Maxim is a Law Clerk in Hillhouse's Property team, supporting clients across a broad range of residential and commercial property matters. Currently completing the final year of a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Property Economics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Maxim combines a strong academic foundation with practical legal experience and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service. He is also fluent in Japanese.

Since joining Hillhouse in July 2024, Maxim has continued to develop his legal and commercial expertise, assisting with property transactions and preparing and reviewing leases, contracts and other legal documentation.

Prior to joining Hillhouse, Maxim gained experience across conveyancing in multiple Australian jurisdictions, commercial litigation, loan documentation and estate administration, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of a range of legal practice areas.

"I enjoy helping clients navigate their property matters with confidence while continuing to learn from the experienced team around me. Every matter is an opportunity to build practical skills and deliver positive outcomes for our clients."

Maxim enjoys building strong relationships with clients and colleagues and is committed to delivering practical, responsive support while continuing to develop his knowledge and expertise as he progresses his legal career.

I enjoy working on a diverse range of property matters, from residential transactions to commercial leasing, and helping clients achieve their goals with confidence.

Malcolm Chan is an Associate in our Corporate & Commercial team, bringing a unique blend of legal and financial expertise. With a strong focus on corporate and commercial matters, coupled with litigation experience, he supports clients across a broad range of business structuring, transactional and advisory needs.

Before entering the legal profession, Malcolm spent over 12 years in accounting and finance, including roles with a Big 4 firm and an independent investment bank in Hong Kong. As a Certified Public Accountant (USA), he developed deep commercial insight across corporate advisory, taxation, governance and transactions, which now underpins his practical and commercially focused legal advice.

Malcolm advises buyers, sellers, directors, lenders and shareholders on complex matters including business and share sales, shareholder agreements, corporate governance and insolvency-related restructures. He focuses on structuring transactions to manage risk and achieve favourable outcomes

Having studied and worked in North America, Hong Kong and Australia, Malcolm brings a global perspective and strong cultural awareness to his practice. He is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Simply Strategic, to me, means combining legal insight with real commercial understanding to deliver advice that is clear, practical and aligned with what the client is trying to achieve.

Bec is a lawyer in our Property Team, specialising in commercial property transactions and leasing arrangements for a wide range of clients.

Bec’s broad legal experience across property law, Wills and Estates, estate litigation, business structuring and not-for-profit governance allows her to provide practical, tailored advice. At Hillhouse, she applies this expertise to help commercial property clients navigate complex legal and financial matters with clarity and confidence.

Bec holds dual degrees in Laws (Honours) and Behavioural Science (Psychology) from QUT. After completing her Practical Legal Training, she was admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland in August 2022.

"In law, success is about more than solving problems — it’s about creating clarity, confidence and meaningful outcomes for every client."

Bec is a valued member of our Property Team, committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our commercial clients through clear communication, careful attention to detail and proactive legal advice.

I’m passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of property and commercial law with confidence, ensuring their interests are protected every step of the way.

For 15 years’ Zac has been a dedicated contributor to the Hillhouse Legal Partners team, during which time he has transitioned from lawyer to Managing Director in 2017.

Approachable and personable, Zac is proud to honour the Hillhouse legacy by working in partnership with clients, while continuously improving the systems, management and day to day operations of Hillhouse Legal Partners.

“The traditional law firm is an outmoded concept. Clients are seeking highly responsive service and modern and innovative solutions that better meet their needs. My primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation of our long-term client-centric vision.”

Motivated to deliver superior service for his and Hillhouse clients, Zac has become highly experienced and knowledgeable in the areas of corporate and commercial law, with a strong background in litigation.

Every day, we make the complex simple for our clients. We will not take the long road or over-service, when there is a smarter, simpler and more efficient way. Clients see real value in working with a partner rather than just another professional services provider.

6 Sep, 2022

Craig has been a member of the Hillhouse team since 2004 and is one of three directors of the firm. Commercially adept, and empathetic to clients, Craig understands the needs and concerns of business owners because he is one himself. He prides himself on delivering strategic, specific and fair-priced advice, investing time spent with clients in the initial stages to eliminate risk, clarify goals, and achieve solutions.

Known for his pragmatism in commercial law, Craig’s expertise also covers areas of business structuring, intellectual property, contracts advice, business sales and acquisitions, leases and trusts and a raft of organisational matters from HR to corporate governance. Craig enjoys assisting clients with matters that enhance their businesses and culminate their careers, providing clients with the time and resources needed to follow their long-term ambitions.

Commercial matters can often be time sensitive and emotional for the people involved and decisions often need to be made in high pressure circumstances. With that being the case, it can be very easy for someone to 'win the battle but lose the war' by losing sight of their overall goals. To me, Simply Strategic means working out with my client exactly what a 'win' looks like, mapping out the variety of issues that we might face, developing a plan and making sure we execute that plan at each critical juncture to have that win.

4 Jun, 2026