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Katherine Hawes

Katherine Hawes

Founder and Principal Solicitor Aquarius Lawyers

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SYDNEY, NSW
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About Katherine

Katherine Hawes is the founder and principal solicitor of Aquarius Lawyers and SMSF Lawyers. While she is renowned as 'The Fish Lawyer' due to her expertise in fisheries and marine law, she also has two decades of business and criminal legal acumen. Her key ability is to develop legal strategies that guides individuals, organisations and enterprises through complex legal issues. Katherine is committed to staying at the forefront of legal issues and knowledge which is evidenced through her keynote addresses at conferences and her tertiary teachings at Australian Univities. With three Master's degrees, Katherine has a distinguished career offering client-centric legal strategy. Whether your matter is a 'driving under the influence', a simple Estate Plan, establishing a Testamentary Trust, buying a business or property or undertaking a complex property development, you will receive the same attention from Katherine. Raised in Western Sydeny, Katherine's no frills approach to providing advanced legal strategy for people is underpinned by her motto of 'using us + Ai' to reduce your legal costs.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

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Experience

Non Executive Board Member
Non Executive Board Member
Western Sydney Business Centre
Nov 2022 - Present · 3 years 4 months
Principal Solicitor
Principal Solicitor
SMSF Lawyers
Mar 2020 - Present · 6 years
Non Executive Board Member
Non Executive Board Member
Cancer Wellness Support
Sep 2018 - Dec 2021 · 3 years 3 months
Principal Solicitor
Principal Solicitor
Digital Age Lawyers
Apr 2013 - Feb 2024 · 10 years 10 months
Principal Solicitor
Principal Solicitor
Aquarius Lawyers
Apr 2011 - Present · 14 years 11 months
Legal Officer
Legal Officer
Legal Aid NSW
Jul 2002 - Jun 2011 · 8 years 11 months
Barrister At Law
Barrister At Law
Dec 1998 - Apr 2002 · 3 years 4 months
Non Executive Board member and Chair
Non Executive Board member and Chair
Mt Druitt and Area Legal Centre
Dec 1995 - Dec 1997 · 2 years

Education

Master of Laws - LLM
Master of Laws - LLM
University of Sydney
2011 - 2013
Master of Maritime and Ocean Law
Master of Maritime and Ocean Law
University of Wollongong
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
UNSW
1993 - 1995
Bachlor of Arts (Communications)
Bachlor of Arts (Communications)
University of Technology Sydney
1990 - 1992

Contact Information

SYDNEY, NSW

LocationSuite 448, Level 4, 311-315 Castlereagh Street, SYDNEY, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 (02)..

Practice Certificate

Name
Katherine Hawes
Date of Admission
1998
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NSW
CheckLast checked: 4 Mar 2026
Checked with the Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • Company Secretarial
  • Farm Succession Planning
  • General Advice
  • Strata Law
  • Superannuation
  • Technology Law
  • Trusts
Criminal & Traffic
  • Criminal Law
  • Domestic Violence
  • Driving Offences
  • General Advice
Employment Law
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Unfair Dismissal
Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • Estate Administration
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • De facto Relationships
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims
Intellectual Property
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Patents and Trademarks
Litigation & Disputes
  • Administrative Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Building and Construction
  • Civil
  • Collaborative Law
  • Debt Recovery
  • Defamation
  • Disability
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • High court
  • Insurance
  • Leases
  • Local Court
  • Magistrates Court
  • Mediation
  • Supreme Court
Property Law
  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction Law
  • Conveyancing
  • General Advice
  • Leases
  • Mortgages
  • Property Disputes