Founded in 1996, H&H Lawyers has grown from a boutique practice into a national firm known for its expertise in cross-border transactions, particularly with corporate clients from Japan, South Korea and China — Australia’s top trading partners.
“By 2020, we became a national firm, reflecting our commitment to growth and excellence,” said partner Yukio Hayashi, a leading Australian Japanese-speaking lawyer specializing in commercial and corporate law.
“Our success is driven by attracting talented lawyers who strengthened our core, enabling us to deliver high-quality work across industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, logistics, renewables, media, banking, insurance and education,” Hayashi added.
We’re committed to evolving with the market to provide tailored solutions that help our clients thrive.
Yukio Hayashi, Partner at H&H Lawyers
The firm’s strength lies in its multicultural team and regional networks across Asia. Tin-Lok Shea, a partner in taxation and mergers and acquisitions, said the firm often wins praise for its client-centric approach.
“We bridge cultural gaps and deliver tailored solutions that align with both Australian and home-country norms,” Shea said. With deep local ties and a global reach, H&H Lawyers offers personalized service across sectors like tech, manufacturing and finance, building lasting partnerships. “Clients prefer us to top-tier firms because we understand their culture and eliminate inefficiencies.”
We bridge cultural gaps and deliver tailored solutions that align with both Australian and home-country norms.
Tin-Lok Shea, Partner at H&H Lawyers
H&H Lawyers excels at connecting clients with Australian partners to drive successful collaborations. The firm helped a Korean manufacturer enter the Australian market by identifying local distributors, assisted a Japanese tech company in partnering with an Australian firm for product development and guided a global restaurant franchisor through the details of the process in Melbourne and Sydney.
Trusted by multinational corporations and government bodies, the firm handles complex challenges that include regulatory approvals and navigating Australia’s employee-friendly laws.
Looking ahead, H&H Lawyers aims to expand its expertise in emerging industries and enhance cross-border networks.
“We’re committed to evolving with the market to provide tailored solutions that help our clients thrive,” Hayashi said. By embracing technology and fostering collaboration, the firm will continue driving growth for its clients.
