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.
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Latest Insights
View MoreWorkplace & 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.
Corporate and Commercial Disputes,Corporate & M&A,Corporate Governance
27 February 2026
AML/CTF Reforms – What Existing Reporting Entities Need to Do before 31 March 2026
1. Overview of the Reforms Significant changes to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime are taking effect under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024 (the Amendment Act) and the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules 2025 (the Rules). These reforms represent a fundamental shift toward an outcomes-based, risk-oriented framework, aligned with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force.
Director's Responsibilities,Director's Duties Disputes
03 October 2025
Directors’ Duties: Lessons from Recent Case Law
Australia is often viewed as one of the most heavily regulated jurisdictions in the area of corporate governance. On the one hand, it reflects a strong commitment to transparency, accountability and the protection of stakeholders’ interest, but on the other hand it poses a challenge for those looking to navigate the corporate regulatory landscape – all the more so for those not familiar with the Australian framework. When an offshore investor sets up shop in Australia or acquires a local company, often the first step taken is the appointment of a new director. Their role is not merely symbolic or perfunctory – the law imposes extensive duties on company directors, many of which are codified in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act). Directors owe a fiduciary duty to their company, meaning that they are required to act in good faith in the best interests of the company, exercise due care and diligence, and not misuse their position or information obtained by reason of their position. Recent judicial decisions, such as the New South Wales Court of Appeal’s ruling in Sunnya Pty Ltd v He [2025] NSWCA 79 (Sunnya decision), have further cemented the expansiveness of the scope of these obligations.