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Williams + Hughes
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Williams + Hughes is a well-established, independent Western Australian law firm with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality legal services in commercial law, litigation, and dispute resolution. The firm is recognised for its commercial acumen and client-focused approach, serving a diverse clientele that includes high net worth individuals, private businesses, ASX listed companies, and multinational corporations. The firm’s expertise spans key areas such as litigation and dispute resolution, commercial law and contracts, as well as intellectual property, information technology, and software. Williams + Hughes takes a collaborative approach within practice groups, ensuring integrated and comprehensive legal solutions tailored to meet the commercial and legal needs of its clients. Williams + Hughes is known for advising on complex commercial matters including M&A transactions, resources and mining sector issues, insolvency, construction, and property law. Its client base benefits from the firm’s pragmatic advice and strategic thinking, which contribute to favourable outcomes in both local and federal courts. With strong connections to the global Meritas network, Williams + Hughes combines boutique local expertise with broad international reach, supporting Australian and overseas clients in establishing and maintaining business operations across various industries. While the firm focuses primarily on commercial law, it maintains a network of trusted legal partners for referrals in areas outside its scope, such as family law and personal injury. Clients choose Williams + Hughes for the firm’s rigorous legal understanding, pragmatic problem-solving, and commitment to delivering results that align with their commercial objectives. The firm continues to be a leading provider of commercial legal services in Perth, Geraldton, and beyond.
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Commercial Law
Williams + Hughes offers comprehensive legal support in commercial and contract law, assisting businesses and individuals across Western Australia. Their team provides expert guidance in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, managing complex business relationships, and resolving commercial disputes, ensuring clients receive practical and effective solutions tailored to their specific industry challenges. With extensive experience in diverse sectors such as mining, agribusiness, construction, and property, Williams + Hughes delivers strategic advice that aligns with clients’ commercial objectives. Their commitment to understanding each client's unique business drivers enables them to protect interests while facilitating growth and successful transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and employment agreements.
Litigation & Disputes
Williams + Hughes offers extensive expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, representing clients across a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. Their team regularly appears in State and Federal Courts as well as the State Administrative Tribunal, handling complex issues in areas such as corporate and business disputes, insolvency, construction litigation, and contested wills. They work with public and private companies, as well as individuals, to navigate challenging legal conflicts and achieve favourable outcomes. The firm’s experience spans diverse sectors including mining, agriculture, property, and franchising, as well as specialised areas like professional negligence, trade practices, employment law, and intellectual property disputes. With a comprehensive approach, Williams + Hughes provides informed advice and representation tailored to the unique circumstances of each case, ensuring clients are well-supported throughout the dispute resolution process.
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Practice Categories
- General Advice
- Deceased Estates
- Estate Administration
- General Advice
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Wills and Estates
- Disputes
- General Advice
- Patents and Trademarks
- Conveyancing
- Leases
- Property Disputes


