Your simply strategic legal partner
A smarter legal path, we deliver optimal outcomes with a commercial edge.
Why Hillhouse
We are optimisation leaders. We apply our knowledge and capabilities to meet the unique and changing needs of our clients, whether they need corporate or personal legal services. Our smaller structure allows clients to work with a responsive personal team, who work smarter not harder.
Meet the Team
Our capability is built from the quality, expertise and dedication of our collegiate Hillhouse team. With a blend of specialist teams we provide integrated, responsive and efficient legal solutions.
Zac Herps
Managing Director
Craig Hong
Director
Robert Lamb
Director
Karen Short
General Manager
Karen Misso
Marketing and BD Manager
Cara Lynch
Accounts Manager
Iain Marshall
Special Counsel
Vicki Yeung
Senior Associate
Tracy Pratt
Associate
Malcolm Chan
Associate
Bec Bradfield
Associate
Zach Sudiro
Lawyer
Stephanie Tran
Senior Paralegal
Claudia Molachino
Law Graduate
Maxim Chang
Law Clerk
Emma Cornall
Paralegal
Expertise
Our capability is built from the quality, expertise and dedication of our collegiate Hillhouse team. With a blend of specialist teams we provide integrated, responsive and efficient legal solutions.
Corporate
There are many legal considerations when buying, running and growing a business. We provide the right legal structures allowing you the time to focus more on business strategy and success.
Private
Every individual and family need legal arrangements and protections that are right for them, drafted with care and sensitivity, with the ability to adapt to changing personal circumstances.
Here to Help
Unsure of how we can help you or your business, or what the best way forward may be? We welcome the opportunity to discuss your unique situation to find the best solution for you.
Industries
As a mid-sized law firm we have the depth and flexibility to provide both general and specialised services to meet diverse client requirements. This includes a range of corporate and commercial solutions, along with legal services to meet personal needs.
Agribusiness
Agribusiness
Agriculture is an important pillar of the Australian economy, and Hillhouse are proud to partner with clients across Queensland in the agribusiness sector.
Building & Construction
Building & Construction
Building and construction projects have multiple legal elements and are often fraught with contractual and commercial risks.
Government
Government
Hillhouse provides legal advice for all levels of Government. We understand that our Governmental clients have significant regulatory and disclosure requirements compared to many private institutions and businesses.
Health & Medical
Health & Medical
The medical industry is fast paced and high-pressured, and we understand doctors, other health practitioners and senior medical administrators have intense demands on their time.
Hospitality, Cafes & Restaurants
Hospitality, Cafes & Restaurants
Hillhouse provides extensive industry knowledge and expertise to the hospitality sector. We act for all types of businesses, from ‘family owned’ operations of all sizes to large multi-premise, franchise and corporate operators.
Hotels, Accommodation & Resorts
Hotels, Accommodation & Resorts
We appreciate that purchasing, selling or managing a hospitality business is a demanding yet rewarding sector.
Mining, Energy & Resources
Mining, Energy & Resources
Hillhouse has a long history of successfully supporting many partners in the mining and resources industry, from coal mining to oil and gas extraction, mining support services and renewable energy.
Retirement & Aged Care
Retirement & Aged Care
Providers in the Australian aged care sector face a constantly evolving and heavily regulated operating environment. We understand that ongoing Government policy reform and regulatory change, public concern and scrutiny, along with operational, workforce and viability challenges, characterise the industry.
Technology & Startups
Technology & Startups
Hillhouse has the expertise and experience to advise technology-based businesses of legal considerations through all stages of the 'tech' business life-cycle.
Knowledge
Our team of experts are leading sources of legal industry information, which we regularly share through posts here at our Knowledge Hub. Our posts are drawn from real-life experience across our diverse practice, with a focus on contemporary topics that are relevant to our clients and the broader community. This includes potential issues to be aware of and opportunities to reduce risk, along with key trends across our various specialist industries.