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For too long legal and business advisors have been reactive and failed to demonstrate value to clients. Our mission is to empower your business and add value in every engagement.
We are the experts in Retail, Business Law and Mergers and Acquisitions – and we’re business people, too.
“The trouble with law,
is lawyers.“
~ Clarence Darrow
The experts.
Nick Hitchens
Principal
(02) 8123 0989
Nick Hitchens is a key advisor to a range of Australian and International businesses.
Nick Hitchens is a key advisor to a range of Australian and International businesses.
He has assisted hundreds of business owners seeking investment, divestment or acquisition with a transaction history totalling $500m+.
Nick Hitchens is an expert in advising on Shareholder and Partnership Arrangements and all other commercial contracts.
He brings a contemporary competitive approach to business and legal services. In his downtime, Nick Hitchens likes breathing the fresh air in Tassie, Crossfit and travelling the globe.
Olivia Hitchens
Principal
(02) 9188 3960
Olivia Hitchens advises Australia’s largest retailers, franchised networks, property owners and high-net-worth families. Olivia is a renowned expert in Retail Law and is the exclusive legal advisor to the Australian Retailers Association and its members.
Olivia Hitchens advises Australia’s largest retailers, franchised networks, property owners and high-net-worth families. Olivia is a renowned expert in Retail Law and is the exclusive legal advisor to the Australian Retailers Association and its members.
Olivia Hitchens can assist all businesses with a broad range of commercial legal needs and is relied upon as a trusted advisor, deal maker, problem solver and strategic thinker.
In her downtime, Olivia enjoys running, travel and spending time with her two daughters.
Paul Henry
Principal
(02) 8123 0983
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.
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.
Joel Marshall
Principal(02) 9188 3962
Joel Marshall comes from a commercial property investment background in New Zealand and has practiced the past 5 years in Australia with a focus on Property and Business Transactions and Disputes, Competition and Consumer Law and general commercial advisory.
Joel Marshall comes from a commercial property investment background in New Zealand and has practiced the past 5 years in Australia with a focus on Property and Business Transactions and Disputes, Competition and Consumer Law and general commercial advisory.
Joel Marshall has a passion for business and with his balanced commercial approach to legal services is a perfect fit to Hitch Advisory’s expert team. In his downtime Joel Marshall likes surfing, fishing and exploring the great outdoors.
Hayley Hewitt
Senior Associate
(02) 9188 6884
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.
Lazar Krstic
Senior Associate
(02) 8123 8692
Lazar Krstic acts for individuals and organisations of all sizes, assisting with their start-up, transactional and dispute resolution requirements. Lazar oversees both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a particular interest in mergers & acquisitions, Competition and Consumer Law and general business and transactional matters. Lazar has extensive litigation experience, having appeared in various jurisdictions throughout Australia. In 2020, Lazar was listed as a finalist in the Australian Lawyers Weekly – 30 Under 30 Awards (Commercial Law). Outside of the office, he attends the gym regularly, passionately supports Chelsea Football Club and recharges his batteries by travelling the world.
Lazar Krstic acts for individuals and organisations of all sizes, assisting with their start-up, transactional and dispute resolution requirements. Lazar oversees both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a particular interest in mergers & acquisitions, Competition and Consumer Law and general business and transactional matters. Lazar has extensive litigation experience, having appeared in various jurisdictions throughout Australia.
In 2020, Lazar was listed as a finalist in the Australian Lawyers Weekly – 30 Under 30 Awards (Commercial Law).
Outside of the office, he attends the gym regularly, passionately supports Chelsea Football Club and recharges his batteries by travelling the world.
Benjamin Tran
Associate
+61 2 7226 1246
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
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 Munzenrieder
Associate
+61 2 7253 2000
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.
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.
Jack Robertson
Associate
02 9160 3423
Jack acts for a range of corporate and retail clients, working with them to understand and manage their ongoing legal needs.
Jack acts for a range of corporate and retail clients, working with them to understand and manage their ongoing legal needs.
With extensive experience advising on business transactions and general commercial law, Jack’s advice reflects a strong understanding of the commercial needs of his clients.
Jack is experienced acting for clients within the pharmacy industry, advising on the setup of new pharmacies, the purchase and sale of existing pharmacies, as well as general compliance and structuring matters.
Out of the office you will often find Jack scuba diving, camping, and spending time with his family.
Christopher Hartcher
Lawyer
(02) 9054 1211
Christopher is a solicitor is our corporate team. His focus is primarily in private M&A and corporate advisory where he assists companies in various industries.
Christopher is a solicitor is our corporate team. His focus is primarily in private M&A and corporate advisory where he assists companies in various industries.
Chris brings particular expertise in insolvency, structuring and asset protection. In his spare time Chris enjoys anything ocean related, exercising and spending time with friends.
Madeliene Somerville
Lawyer
(02) 8213 6306
Madeliene works in our Commercial Law team with a focus on insolvency and intellectual property. In her spare time, Maddy enjoys swimming and training at the beach, socialising and enjoying time with the family.
Madeliene works in our Commercial Law team with a focus on insolvency and intellectual property. In her spare time, Maddy enjoys swimming and training at the beach, socialising and enjoying time with the family.
Nikola Radovic
Lawyer
02 7229 2240
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.
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.
Rachel Platt
Conveyancing Manager
(02) 9068 1865
Rachel Platt has more than 20 years’ experience specialising in Conveyancing. Rachel is skilled at interpreting complex technical instructions and drafting a wide variety of business and property transaction related documents.
Rachel Platt has more than 20 years’ experience specialising in Conveyancing. Rachel is skilled at interpreting complex technical instructions and drafting a wide variety of business and property transaction related documents.
Rachel is passionate about providing outstanding service for her clients to meet their legal requirements. Away from the office Rachel enjoys coastal walks, exercise and spending time with her family and friends.
Sara Deed
Office Manager
(02) 8123 0928
Sara manages our office functions and assists Olivia Hitchens. Sara is currently completing a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws at UTS. In her spare time Sara can be found springboard diving, enjoying coastal walks and trying out new breakfast spots.
Sara manages our office functions and assists Olivia Hitchens.
Sara is currently completing a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws at UTS.
In her spare time Sara can be found springboard diving, enjoying coastal walks and trying out new breakfast spots.
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