Bridging Australia and Asia-Pacific
Connecting Australia and Asia-Pacific with Seamless Legal Solutions
About Us
Cross-Border Legal Experts
View MoreH & H Lawyers brings together experts with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, commercial insight and international experience to advise clients on cross-border business and investment between Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Since our founding in 1996, we have been committed to providing considered, decisive and commercially astute legal advice. Drawing on multilingual capability and regional networks built over more than three decades, our role extends well beyond traditional legal advice, helping clients operate with confidence across Australia and the wider region.
Commercial & Corporate
Practical, commercially focused advice on the full range of corporate and commercial matters, with the cross-border dimensions that come with operating across the Asia-Pacific.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Strategic, cost-effective resolution of complex disputes, from corporate and shareholder matters to the enforcement of foreign judgments in Australia.
Workplace & Employment
End-to-end support across employment and workplace issues, from contracts and policies to investigations, disputes and terminations.
Real Estate
Advice across the full lifecycle of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, development and finance, for local and international clients.
Immigration
Support that goes beyond the visa itself, covering corporate migration programs, individual visas, citizenship and the compliance issues that follow.
Banking & Financial Services
Clear, commercial advice for lenders and borrowers across financing transactions of all sizes and complexity.
Tax
Practical advice across direct and indirect taxes, including transactions, cross-border investments, disputes and rulings.
Intellectual Property
Protecting, managing and commercialising your IP across the full lifecycle of your intellectual property assets.
Insights
Latest Insights
View MoreWorkplace & Employment,Employment Contracts, Policies & Procedures, and Award Interpretations,Employment Disputes,Workplace Health & Safety,Commercial & Corporate
19 August 2026
Working from Home in Victoria: Commencement Delayed to July 2027
On 28 July 2026, Ben Carroll was sworn in as the 50th Premier of Victoria, following the resignation of Jacinta Allan, who had championed the work from home policy. Within days, and after meeting business groups, the new Premier confirmed that the Government would consider "sensible changes" to the Bill as it moves through Parliament. A Victorian State election follows on 28 November 2026.
Commercial & Corporate,Corporate Governance,Corporate Advisory, M&A,Competition & Consumer Laws,Franchising
07 August 2026
Future-Proofing Australia’s Automotive Laws: Dr Jenny Buchan’s Review of the Australian Consumer Law and Franchising Code
UNSW Emeritus Professor Dr Jenny Buchan, Senior Advisor at H & H Lawyers, has completed a comprehensive review of the operation of the Australian Consumer Law and the Franchising Code of Conduct in Australia's new car market commissioned by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association. The Root and Branch Review of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) as they apply to Buyers of New Cars (Consumers), Manufacturers (Franchisor/OEMs) and New Car Dealers (Franchisees), examines how Australia's consumer protection and franchising laws operate across the relationships between consumers, car manufacturers and franchised dealers. Commissioned by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), the Issues Paper constitutes Stage 1 of a broader project examining the legal and practical challenges experienced in the new car sector.
Workplace & Employment Litigation,Employment Contracts, Policies & Procedures, and Award Interpretations,Employment Disputes
29 May 2026
Modern Slavery Reporting Requirements For Australian Subsidiaries and Foreign Entities in Australia
As we approach mid-year, many Australian subsidiaries of multinational corporations and foreign entities registered in Australia should be preparing their modern slavery statements. This article examines the reporting obligations under Australian laws, including the critical issue of revenue consolidation that often catches foreign-owned entities by surprise. The Reporting Obligation Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the “Act”) requires entities to submit annual modern slavery statements if they meet the revenue threshold.
Corporate and Commercial Disputes,Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring & Insolvency Disputes,Contracts & Commercial Agreements,Debt Enforcement, Fraud & Asset Recovery
03 March 2026
Debt Recovery in Australia
Debt recovery is rarely a straightforward exercise. In the current economic climate, businesses and individuals frequently encounter difficulties in recovering outstanding accounts. This can result in interrupted cash flow and heightened financial pressure.