Business Details
Expert Commercial Legal Solutions
Harris Carlson Lawyers is a boutique commercial law firm dedicated to ensuring client commercial success through tailored legal services. With expertise in Commercial Law, Property, Insolvency, and Litigation, we provide intelligent, flexible solutions to a diverse client base including corporations, government bodies, small businesses, and individuals. Our focus on building quality relationships enables us to deliver risk-managed, value-creating advice. We serve clients nationally with precision and attention to detail across all transactions. Our team combines extensive experience in complex legal matters with a commitment to timely, commercially focused outcomes.We pride ourselves on understanding client needs and developing strategies aligned with their specific goals. Our reputation is built on years of experience acting for developers, landlords, tenants, and insolvency practitioners. We maintain transparency and ethical standards while delivering high-quality legal counsel. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive support for business growth, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. We remain at the forefront of legal innovation while maintaining personal service to meet evolving client demands.
Services
Commercial Law
Property Development
Bankruptcy
Insolvency
Commercial Litigation
Wills and Estates
Employment Law
Conveyancing
Franchising
Mergers & Acquisitions
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years' experience in commercial legal advisory services
- Our team includes directors with specialist expertise in property and insolvency
- We provide tailored solutions for public corporations and small businesses alike
- Our litigation team handles complex disputes in state and federal jurisdictions
- We maintain a dedicated property team with conveyancing specialists
Services
Commercial Law
Our commercial law practice provides practical advice on contracts, business structuring, and corporate governance. We assist clients with mergers, acquisitions, and ASX compliance matters. Our team delivers strategic counsel to support business growth and risk management for companies of all sizes.
Property Development
We offer comprehensive property law services for developers, builders, and investors. Our expertise covers commercial/residential transactions, leasing agreements, and joint venture contracts. The team specialises in minimising legal risks while facilitating successful property developments across Australia.
Bankruptcy and Insolvency
Our insolvency specialists handle voidable transactions, liquidation processes, and trustee matters. We represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings and provide PPSR compliance advice. The team acts for both private trustees and the Australian Financial Security Authority in complex insolvency cases.
Commercial Litigation
We develop tailored litigation strategies for commercial disputes in state and federal courts. Our approach balances negotiation with aggressive representation when needed. The team has extensive experience in corporate insolvency litigation and debt recovery matters.
Conveyancing
Our dedicated conveyancing team handles residential and commercial property transactions Australia-wide. We specialise in off-the-plan contracts and complex transfers, ensuring clients receive precise legal advice throughout the transaction process with attention to detail.
People
Andrew Harris
Managing Director
Commercial law expert with experience advising multinational companies and high-net-worth individuals. Former General Counsel at a listed tech firm. Specialises in corporate transactions, franchising, and employment law matters.
Meg Sullivan
Director
Commercial litigation specialist with state and federal court experience. Focuses on insolvency, debt recovery, and bankruptcy matters. Provides pragmatic dispute resolution strategies tailored to client commercial needs.
Michael Clements
Director
Property law specialist overseeing the firm's real estate practice. Experienced in business structuring and conveyancing. Former board member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria with extensive industry knowledge.
Laura Hogg
Director
Employment law expert advising employers from startups to multinationals. Leads the pre-litigation bankruptcy team. Specialises in workplace policies, HR documentation, and complex employment dispute resolution.
Andrew Liu
Corporate Lawyer
M&A specialist working with senior executives on business transactions. Provides corporate governance advice across financial services, IT, and consumer goods sectors. Experienced in due diligence and regulatory compliance.
Questions
What areas of law does Harris Carlson Lawyers specialise in?
We specialise in commercial law, property development, insolvency, litigation, conveyancing, franchising, and corporate advisory services across Australia.
Do you handle both business and individual client matters?
Yes, we represent a diverse client base including public corporations, government bodies, small businesses, and private individuals in various legal matters.
What experience does your property team have?
Our property team has extensive experience in commercial/residential transactions, leasing, and development projects with specialists in conveyancing and owners corporations advice.
How does your insolvency practice support clients?
We provide comprehensive insolvency services including voidable transaction proceedings, liquidation processes, and trustee representation for both private practitioners and government authorities.
Can you assist with employment law matters?
Yes, we advise employers on HR policies, workplace documentation, and dispute resolution while also representing employees in employment-related legal issues.
