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WHAT MAKES WILLIAMS + HUGHES

Williams + Hughes is a pre-eminent boutique Western Australian law firm delivering outstanding results in commercial law, commercial liitgation and dispute resolution for private businesses, public companies, and individuals.

WHO ARE WE

Williams + Hughes is an independent Australian law firm establised more than 30 years ago.  We specialise in commercial law, commercial litigation and dispute resolution, and intellectual property advice registrations and enforcement. Williams + Hughes has earned a reputation for providing commercially astute legal advice.  We pride ourselves on excellence. Our clients include high net worth individuals, small to large businesses, private companies, ASX listed companies and multi-national groups.

Experience + Expertise | Pragmatic + Precise | Critical Thinking + Client Focus

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WILLIAMS + HUGHES ?

Our clients have direct access to experienced industry leading lawyers.   
Many of our lawyers have developed specialist expertise in key industries; meaning our clients have access to the individual expertise they need.

We take a broad team approach to our practice areas.  All of the lawyers in a practice area are available to work on any particular matter. 

Being the service provider of choice for many companies, family group enterprises and high net worth individuals means we understand the need for pragmatic and commercial advice, and what our clients want.
 

Experience + Expertise | Pragmatic + Precise | Critical Thinking + Client Focus

Focused expertise and experience

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

"Williams + Hughes has long held a reputation as a Perth specialist litigation firm. "

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Commercial Law & Contracts

"Our range of commercial law expertise and experience, ready access to senior lawyers and our responsiveness, makes us a firm of choice in commercial law."

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Intellectual Property, Information Technology & Software

"Our commercial lawyers have demonstrated expertise and experience in all legal aspects of IP, IT and software."

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John Robertson

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Dominique Engelter

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Chris Bailey

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Leanne Allison

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Jonathon Haeusler

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Madeleen Rousseau

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David Williams

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Chris Osborn

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Perth office

Ground Floor, 25 Richardson Street
West Perth
Western Australia 6005

t +61 8 9481 2040
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Geraldton office

288 Foreshore Drive
Geraldton
Western Australia 6530

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We make regular visits to Carnarvon. Please call us to arrange an appointment.

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