As the year comes to a close, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Justin Hartnett who is retiring after over 20 incredible years of dedication, leadership and impact as a valued Principal at Harwood Andrews.

Harwood Andrews is proud to announce the reopening of its’ Geelong office after undergoing a state-of-the-art refurbishment over the past 12 months. The firm has also launched a fresh brand identity, showcasing a modernised logo and colours, updated website, and refreshed messaging that emphasises the firm's focus on community, connection, legal knowledge and expertise. 

Harwood Andrews is pleased to announce that 9 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

Harwood Andrews is delighted to have been identified by clients and peers for expertise and abilities in two areas for Victoria in the 2024 Doyles Guide.

Harwood Andrews today announced the commencement of a significant office renovation project at their Geelong CBD premises at 70 Gheringhap Street Geelong. The design of this space has been done to foster collaboration, innovation, and exceptional client service.

Harwood Andrews is thrilled to announce the addition of esteemed commercial and property lawyer, Briget O’Callaghan, and her colleague Evelyn Zeglinas, to its growing team. Briget and Evelyn bring a wealth of experience and a proven record of accomplishment to the firm, further solidifying its position as a leader in the property law space.

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Emma Buchanan, Emma has a long association with Harwood Andrews and has been of tremendous value-sharing focus between Property law and Precedents review and development. Please join us in congratulating Emma on this incredible achievement to special counsel.

Harwood Andrews is pleased to announce that 2 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

After many years of dedicated service, two of our Harwood Andrews Principals have announced their retirement from legal practice.

Harwood Andrews is delighted to have been identified by clients and peers for expertise and abilities in two areas for Victoria in the 2023 Doyles Guide. Doyles Guide is a highly regarded independent annual peer review of the leading corporate law firms and lawyers in Victoria.

Harwood Andrews is pleased to announce the appointment of Bridgette Kelly to Principal Lawyer, effective January 2023.

Harwood Andrews has commenced 2023 by announcing promotions across four areas of practice.

Harwood Andrews has commenced the 2022/23 financial year by announcing promotions across three areas of practice.

Harwood Andrews is delighted to have been identified by clients and peers for expertise and abilities in two areas for Victoria in the 2022 Doyles Guide. Doyle's Guide is a highly regarded independent annual peer review of the leading corporate law firms and lawyers in Victoria.

Harwood Andrews has commenced a partnership with Settify which allows you to begin your family law pathway. Via Settify, you can get access to general family law guidance from anywhere and at any time.

Harwood Andrews is pleased to announce that our new Melbourne office premises is now open in a new tower within the Collins Square precinct.

Harwood Andrews has started the 2021/22 financial year by announcing the appointment of Ali Erskine and Ben Broadhead as Principal. Both Ali and Ben are part of the firm’s dispute resolution practice.

Congratulations to Harwood Andrews Principal Paul Gray, being recognised amongst Australia’s top performing partners across the Commercial practice area within the Australian legal profession.

For some time, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been carefully examining the impact of the dominant digital platforms on competition and Australian consumers. This culminated in the start of 5-year ‘digital platform services enquiry’.

We are very proud to have been recognised as leading Family & Divorce law practice and two of our Lawyers Lisa Hunt, Principal (Preeminent) and Linton Drever, Counsel (Recommended).