Alasdair Woodford

Alasdair Woodford serves as a Principal in the Commercial Law team at Harwood Andrews, where he brings substantial expertise in business and personal succession planning, trust law, business structuring, and asset protection. He excels in advising clients on commercial contracts and agreements, including franchise agreements, offering tailored solutions that address their unique needs. With a keen focus on client collaboration, Alasdair partners closely with clients and their advisors to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities they face. His approach is both practical and personal, ensuring that clients receive optimal solutions tailored to their specific circumstances. Beyond his professional commitments, Alasdair actively contributes to the community as a board member of the Geelong Food Relief Centre and as a graduate of the Leaders for Geelong program. He has also engaged with the Geelong not-for-profit sector through the Give Where You Live initiative and continues to support such organisations by providing pro-bono services. Alasdair's academic journey began at Deakin University, where he completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History. He has a passion for history and enjoys travelling to places rich in historical and cultural significance. His career at Harwood Andrews has seen Alasdair progress through various roles, including Principal Lawyer, Special Counsel, and Senior Associate, where he honed his skills over the years. His areas of practice encompass business and personal succession planning, trusts, business structuring, asset protection, commercial contracts, franchising advice, corporate governance, constitutional review, and incorporated associations.