Owen Hayford
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Owen Hayford

Owen Hayford

Principal Infralegal

location
Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 822..
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About Owen

Owen brings a distinguished career in law, having served as a partner at prestigious Australian and international firms. His profound legal expertise has evolved to encompass strategic advisory roles, where his insights are informed by a wealth of experience in diverse legal domains. As the founder of Infralegal, Owen has crafted a boutique firm dedicated to delivering unparalleled strategic legal and commercial guidance specifically tailored to infrastructure projects. This unique approach ensures clients receive the highest calibre of advice without the complexities and overheads typically associated with larger firms. At Infralegal, Owen merges his expert knowledge with a practical understanding of commercial imperatives, offering clients the opportunity to experience a bespoke legal service that is both effective and efficient. His reputation for integrating commercial sensibility into his legal advice is well-regarded among industry leaders, evidenced by accolades from notable figures such as a former Chief Executive of Roads Australia. Clients choosing Infralegal can anticipate a level of service that promises precision, insight, and a deep understanding of the infrastructure sector's legal and commercial landscapes.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Resume

Experience

Board Member
Board Member
Dispute Resolution Board Foundation
May 2023 - Present · 2 years 2 months
National Chair, Construction & Infrastructure Law Committee
National Chair, Construction & Infrastructure Law Committee
Business Law Section, Law Council of Australia
Apr 2022 - Present · 3 years 3 months
Principal
Principal
Infralegal
Oct 2020 - Present · 4 years 9 months
Council Member
Council Member
IPFA
Jul 2019 - Present · 6 years
Partner
Partner
DLA Piper
Jun 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 year 4 months
Partner
Partner
PwC Australia
Jul 2017 - May 2019 · 1 year 10 months
Senior Fellow
Senior Fellow
University of Melbourne
Dec 2014 - Present · 10 years 7 months
Partner
Partner
Clayton Utz
Dec 2004 - May 2017 · 12 years 5 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Clayton Utz
Jun 2000 - Nov 2004 · 4 years 5 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
Clayton Utz
Jan 1995 - May 2000 · 5 years 4 months

Education

Master of Laws (LLM), Construction Law
Master of Laws (LLM), Construction Law
University of Melbourne
2003 - 2012
Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment
Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment
Securities Institute of Australia
1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
The Australian National University
1988 - 1993

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 26, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 822..

Practice Certificate

Name
Owen John Hayford
Date of Admission
1995
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 9 Feb 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
Litigation & Disputes
  • General Advice