Legal advice. Differently.

Paul Henry has more than 10 years’ worth of corporate and commercial experience advising clients across a variety of industries and deal sizes.  Paul also has an Executive MBA and experience working in-house so he prides himself on understanding each business he works with to ensure that advice is both legally sound and commercially pragmatic.  Away from work, Paul can usually be found near a sporting field, brewing his own beer or enjoying time with the family.

Andrew Aitken is a Principal at Hitch Advisory.  He has over 30 years of practical experience and is a highly skilled practitioner in the areas of Estate and Succession Planning. Additionally, Andrew has experience in Renewable Energy and Commercial Law.

Andrew has acted for multiple generations of families, guiding them safely through complex estate planning situations with a focus on not only the individual but also trying to preserve relationships among the wider family and protect assets for future generations.

Andrew is one of the early pioneers in Australia in advising numerous landowners of proposed Wind and Solar Farms.  In that regard, he is highly sought after to protect and educate landowners in this specialised area.

Outside of the office, Andrew is a keen hiker, photographer and always a keen sports follower.

Hayley Hewitt acts for a diverse client base in a range of industries, including advising Australia’s largest travel retailers, childcare operators, and property developers.

Hayley is an expert in property related transactions including the sale and purchase of both residential and commercial properties, development projects, and commercial and retail leasing. 

Hayley also has extensive experience advising clients in a range of commercial transactions, with a particular focus on the childcare industry.  As a result of her strong understanding of the childcare industry, Hayley regularly advises on the sale and purchase of childcare centres, together with the sale, purchase and/or leasing of land which is used or intended to be used for a childcare business.

Taking a practical approach to her work, Hayley is committed to developing and maintaining strong relationships with her clients to achieve their legal needs.

Outside of work, Hayley Hewitt enjoys relaxing at the beach, socialising, and learning Portuguese.

Maryanne Pollifrone is a Senior Associate in Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Team. Maryanne adopts a pragmatic approach to assisting clients with their estate and succession planning needs by breaking down legal concepts into plain English and implementing an empathetic approach to providing solutions. Maryanne also has experience dealing with deceased estate matters and contested estates.

Outside of work Maryanne enjoys socialising, travel and coastal walks.

Hayden is a Senior Associate in our litigation team. While Hayden has a broad practice across commercial, corporate, property and employment disputes and litigation, he has a particular interest in Wills and Estate disputes (including Family Provision Applications).

Hayden builds strong relationships with his clients and is focused on delivering holistic, practical, and effective legal advice.

Outside of the office Hayden enjoys golf and spending time with his friends and family.

Benjamin Tran acts for an extensive range of individuals and corporations across different industries. In addition to general commercial law, Benjamin is particularly skilled in facilitating complex commercial and property transactions and takes a pragmatic approach when managing client needs.

In his spare time, Benjamin enjoys traversing around Australia and the rest of the world in search of excellent restaurants and bars and is particularly fond of Japan

Matthew is a commercial litigation lawyer with a focus on corporate and personal insolvency. He regularly acts for creditors seeking recovery of a disputed debt and its enforcement, including security interests.

Matthew regularly acts for and advises trustees and liquidators in the conduct of their duties, gaining extensive experience in all Courts and Tribunals in New South Wales, Victoria and Federal jurisdictions and as a Trial advocate in the New South Wales Supreme Court.

Outside of the office Matthew is the proud father of two children, a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoys watching European football.

Aston has extensive experience in private company mergers and acquisitions, business and share sales, equity and capital raising and structuring advice.  In addition to transactions, Aston has a broad knowledge of general commercial and contract law and works closely with her clients to assist with day-to-day advice and compliance.

Aston is down-to-earth, practical, and commercially minded. In her down time, Aston is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu enthusiast and is currently ranked as a fourth degree purple belt.

Nikola is a lawyer in the General Commercial team and assists in the provision of advice on mergers & acquisitions, commercial disputes and general contractual matters.

Having previously worked in-house advising leading Australian and international corporations, Nik has a strong understanding of how business works and implements a practical approach to everyday advice.

Outside of the office, Nik enjoys weightlifting, boxing, and playing guitar.

Fallon Clements supports the firm’s principals and has experience with property law documentation.

Outside of work, Fallon enjoys spending time with her son, going to the gym, relaxing at the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Annelyse Chaboisseau is a Probate Paralegal with a wealth of experience working with both simple and complex estates.

Outside of work, Annelyse enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, doing jigsaw puzzles and reading.