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CONNECTING YOU TO A BETTER FUTURE

Humans seek connection. When we connect, we propel and flourish. This connection allows us to do things that wouldn't be possible on our own.

It is this union and energy that is our compelling driver to shape an enriched future for our clients and community alike.

Harwood Andrews are a local law firm of talented individuals who pride ourselves on our specialist legal knowledge and expertise in the following areas:
Planning and Environment Lawyers
Geelong Property Lawyers
Geelong Employment Lawyers OH&S
Geelong Family Lawyers
Wills and Estates Lawyer Geelong

 

Our Focus on Service

  • CONNECTEDNESS SEEDS GREATNESS

    Anchored in our ethos is a purpose of belonging for our clients, community and staff it is this intersection where partnership and collaboration rejuvenate our clients and community to a greater state.

  • APPROACHABLE APTITUDE

    We are a firm comprising good-natured, knowledge-hungry, lateral thinking and transformative focussed individuals.

  • AVENUES FOR SOLUTIONS

    Gaining trust and creating partnerships flows from knowing more than just the law. It’s immersing ourselves in each client’s situation to deliver commercially cutting-edge and pragmatic advice.

Agribusiness Lawyers Victoria
Building and Construction Lawyers Geelong and Melbourne

Our Industry Focus

Local Government Legal Services
Medical and Allied Health Lawyers Geelong and Melbourne
Hotels, Hospitality and Tourism lawyers Geelong and Melbourne

LATEST NEWS

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Harwood Andrews Recognised In Best Lawyers® Award 2025 Edition
Harwood Andrews
Harwood Andrews Recognised In Best Lawyers® Award 2025 Edition
Harwood Andrews
Harwood Andrews
How to Serve your former spouse with a divorce application
Tara Paatsch
How to Serve your former spouse with a divorce application
Tara Paatsch
Tara Paatsch
Parenting matters and the new changes to the Family Law Act
Ivy O'Dwyer
Parenting matters and the new changes to the Family Law Act
Ivy O'Dwyer
Ivy O'Dwyer
Significant reforms announced by Treasurer to merger laws
Evelyn Zeglinas
Significant reforms announced by Treasurer to merger laws
Evelyn Zeglinas
Evelyn Zeglinas
Harwood Andrews Planning & Environment Ranked In Doyles Guide, Victoria 2024
Harwood Andrews
Harwood Andrews Planning & Environment Ranked In Doyles Guide, Victoria 2024
Harwood Andrews
Harwood Andrews
Getting a divorce - commonly asked questions
Lisa Hunt
Getting a divorce - commonly asked questions
Lisa Hunt
Lisa Hunt
Harwood Andrews State-of-the-Art Workplace Designed for Collaboration and Client Success 
Harwood Andrews
Harwood Andrews State-of-the-Art Workplace Designed for Collaboration and Client Success 
Harwood Andrews
Harwood Andrews
Improperly Drafted Exclusionary Clause Triggers Foreign Land Tax Surcharge For Discretionary Trust
Alasdair Woodford
Improperly Drafted Exclusionary Clause Triggers Foreign Land Tax Surcharge For Discretionary Trust
Alasdair Woodford
Alasdair Woodford
Navigating Land Access – New Land Access Code of Practice
Maddi Batchelor
Navigating Land Access – New Land Access Code of Practice
Maddi Batchelor
Maddi Batchelor
UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS IN REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS (INCLUDING LEASES)
Emma Buchanan
UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS IN REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS (INCLUDING LEASES)
Emma Buchanan
Emma Buchanan
Stamp Duty Out, Commercial and Industrial Property Tax In Starting 1 July 2024
Alasdair Woodford
Stamp Duty Out, Commercial and Industrial Property Tax In Starting 1 July 2024
Alasdair Woodford
Alasdair Woodford
Giving data to subcontractors – lessons from recent Notifiable Data Breaches
Ben Smith
Giving data to subcontractors – lessons from recent Notifiable Data Breaches
Ben Smith
Ben Smith
Function Venues, Wineries and Venue Operators: Are you at risk of being penalised under the new unfair contract terms regime?
Briget O’Callaghan
Function Venues, Wineries and Venue Operators: Are you at risk of being penalised under the new unfair contract terms regime?
Briget O’Callaghan
Briget O’Callaghan
Exemption from SMSF Stamp Duty - Property Transfer to Superannuation Fund Beneficiaries
Alasdair Woodford
Exemption from SMSF Stamp Duty - Property Transfer to Superannuation Fund Beneficiaries
Alasdair Woodford
Alasdair Woodford
Unfair Contract Terms Regime - Free Terms & Conditions Traffic Light Review
Ben Smith
Unfair Contract Terms Regime - Free Terms & Conditions Traffic Light Review
Ben Smith
Ben Smith
Can I have a piece of the pie now? - Partial property settlements in family law matters
Natasha Vassallo
Can I have a piece of the pie now? - Partial property settlements in family law matters
Natasha Vassallo
Natasha Vassallo
Government Unveils Hopeful Future with with the Release of Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) and National Housing Accord Facility (NHAF)
Briget O’Callaghan
Government Unveils Hopeful Future with with the Release of Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) and National Housing Accord Facility (NHAF)
Briget O’Callaghan
Briget O’Callaghan
Renowned Commercial and Property Lawyer Briget O’Callaghan Joins Harwood Andrews, Bolstering Property Expertise 
Harwood Andrews
Renowned Commercial and Property Lawyer Briget O’Callaghan Joins Harwood Andrews, Bolstering Property Expertise 
Harwood Andrews
Harwood Andrews
Emma Buchanan promoted to special counsel
Harwood Andrews
Emma Buchanan promoted to special counsel
Harwood Andrews
Harwood Andrews
Baullo v Commissioner of State Revenue [2023] VCAT 1164: Beneficiary Loans, Land Transfer Duty, and Discretionary Trusts
Alasdair Woodford
Baullo v Commissioner of State Revenue [2023] VCAT 1164: Beneficiary Loans, Land Transfer Duty, and Discretionary Trusts
Alasdair Woodford
Alasdair Woodford
I’m an executor – I’ve heard of the executor’s year, but what does it mean for me?
Tayla Berger
I’m an executor – I’ve heard of the executor’s year, but what does it mean for me?
Tayla Berger
Tayla Berger
Binding Death Benefit Nominations – Notice and Conduct 
Joseph Flanagan
Binding Death Benefit Nominations – Notice and Conduct 
Joseph Flanagan
Joseph Flanagan
To Caveat Or Not To Caveat – That Is The New Question
Natasha Vassallo
To Caveat Or Not To Caveat – That Is The New Question
Natasha Vassallo
Natasha Vassallo
Harwood Andrews Recognised In Doyles Guide As A Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm & Lawyers In Regional Victoria, 2024
Harwood Andrews
Harwood Andrews Recognised In Doyles Guide As A Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm & Lawyers In Regional Victoria, 2024
Harwood Andrews
Harwood Andrews
Retail Leases Act 2003 does not apply to premises above third storey
Ben Smith
Retail Leases Act 2003 does not apply to premises above third storey
Ben Smith
Ben Smith
No flexibility in legislative compliance – FWC hands down its first flexible working arrangements dispute decision
Jordan Bauer
No flexibility in legislative compliance – FWC hands down its first flexible working arrangements dispute decision
Jordan Bauer
Jordan Bauer
Collaborating with Professional Advisers to Reach a Family Law Property Settlement
Bridgette Kelly
Collaborating with Professional Advisers to Reach a Family Law Property Settlement
Bridgette Kelly
Bridgette Kelly
Constructing a fair contract can save you millions
Paul Gray
Constructing a fair contract can save you millions
Paul Gray
Paul Gray
A closer look at related party reporting for charities
Paul Gray
A closer look at related party reporting for charities
Paul Gray
Paul Gray
LAND PURCHASERS TO BENEFIT FROM LAND TAX AND WINDFALL GAINS TAX EXCLUSIONS ON SALE
Emma Buchanan
LAND PURCHASERS TO BENEFIT FROM LAND TAX AND WINDFALL GAINS TAX EXCLUSIONS ON SALE
Emma Buchanan
Emma Buchanan