Award-winning
boutique top-tier
law firm

KHQ Lawyers is a different style of law firm, a ‘boutique top-tier’ firm. One that combines the best of relationship-driven ‘boutique’ service (think rapid, responsive, strategic advice) with top-tier expertise and talent. It’s a unique blend that delivers more than just outcomes. Quite simply – you’ll know it when you experience it.
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ABOUT KHQ LAWYERS

KHQ Lawyers - 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Welcome to KHQ

Get to know our story, our values and the standards we set and bring to our work, our clients and our people every single day.
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KHQ Lawyers - 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Recognition

We’re proud that both our people, and our firm, are consistently recognised by leading international ranking directories such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Doyles Guide and The Best Lawyers™ - a reflection of the dedication, expertise and excellence we strive to deliver to our clients.
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Our people, our expertise, our experience - your peace of mind.

EXPERTISE

Expertise

As a full-service top-tier firm, our teams, across all areas of commercial law, are highly respected professionals who invest their own time to get to know and fully understand our clients to deliver bespoke solutions for their specific needs and desired outcomes.
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Having our clients at the heart of all we do means you'll never get an ‘off the shelf' or 'one size fits all' solution from KHQ Lawyers.

INSIGHTS

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Testimonials

'Michael Cochrane is a delight to work with; he has strong legal expertise, is calm under pressure, and is an exceptional team leader who assembles a high-quality, approachable team for fast-paced, high-stakes litigation.' Legal 500 Asia Pacific client testimonial

Michael Cochrane

Principal - Workplace Relations & Safety

'Natalie Cambrell is fantastic to deal with and has a great deal of knowledge.' Superannuation fund respondent - Chambers Asia Pacific

Natalie Cambrell

Director - Superannuation & Financial Services

'I retained Ines Kallweit and Amy Weaver to assist in a controversial and upsetting personal estate matter. I am also a lawyer, but in a different field. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Their advice was sensible and clear, they were proactive and they swiftly brought the matter to a satisfactory conclusion. Thank you, Ines and Amy.' Janine De Saxe

Ines Kallweit

Principal & Notary Public - Wills & Estates

''I have worked with Toby Norgate for a number of years and value his advice. His advice is always practical and lead to quick negotiated solutions. 'The firm has principals with large firm experience. Good size. Not too big and is able to deal with most matters.' Legal 500 Asia Pacific client testimonial

Toby Norgate

Principal - Corporate and Commercial

'I have had the privilege of working with Elizabeth Ho over the past decade, both in referring clients to her and engaging her services for our own legal matters. Throughout this time, she has consistently demonstrated a comprehensive and authoritative understanding of Australian property law.'  Ivan Poh

Elizabeth Ho

Principal Solicitor - Commercial Property & Development

'Venn King has very good financial services knowledge and experience and responds very promptly. ‘This practice is legally and commercially brilliant and provides exceptional service.' Legal 500 Asia Pacific client testimonial

Venn King

Principal Solicitor - Corporate & Commercial

'KHQ were able to respond to our needs in a decisive and expeditious manner. They were able to pair us with the right level of skill to best represent our interests and took attentive and detailed support to another level.' Legal 500 Asia Pacific client testimonial

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

'I’d like to thank Elizabeth, Evelyn and the KHQ team for their assistance in a number of commercial property transactions. The team’s knowledge and hard work achieved an excellent outcome under time pressure. We appreciated the breadth of support and KHQ’s efforts in this matter.' Property Law Respondent

Commercial Property & Development

'Yudi New is an excellent litigator and I have recommended him to colleagues without hesitation. I would do so again any time. Yudi is experienced, particularly in class actions, financial services, regulatory, and a range of other commercial spheres'. Legal 500 Asia Pacific client testimonial

Yudi New

Senior Consultant - Litigation & Dispute Resolution

‘I principally deal with Andrew Walker and his associates. I've universally found them (and him specifically) very easy to deal with. He asks great questions to get to the core of the matter at hand and offers sound legal advice that is commercially grounded. He responds promptly to my requests and makes himself available.’Legal 500 Asia Pacific client testimonial

Andrew Walker

Director - Corporate & Commercial

‘Claire Brown is a fantastic adviser whose expertise, reliability, and clarity ensure strategic, practical guidance.’ Legal 500 Asia Pacific client testimonial

Claire Brown

Principal - Workplace Relations & Safety

'Natalie's financial services law knowledge is exceptional. She is commercial in her advice, and her client service is second to none. An outstanding and highly respected practitioner in her field.' Superannuation fund respondent - Chambers Asia Pacific

Natalie Cambrell

Director - Superannuation & Financial Services

‘What distinguishes Elizabeth is her client-centric approach. She begins by attentively listening to our concerns, then thoughtfully identifies the most appropriate legal service to address our needs. When a matter falls outside her scope, she ensures we are connected with the right professional. Her integrity, diligence, and depth of expertise make her a highly trusted legal advisor.’ Client Testimonial

Elizabeth Ho

Principal Solicitor - Commercial Property & Development

'Chris Gianatti is an outstanding legal adviser with an ability to anticipate likely outcomes with impressive accuracy.’ Legal 500 Asia Pacific client testimonial

Chris Gianatti

Director - Workplace Relations & Safety

'James Allen is pragmatic, approachable, and engaging; he takes time to understand the situation, reviews all relevant information, and provides trusted, commercially relevant advice.' Legal 500 Asia Pacific client testimonial

James Allen

Senior Associate - Workplace Relations & Safety

‘I went to Ines Kallweit and her team when I found myself in an unfortunate situation with a family member over a will dispute. From the moment I first spoke with Ines, she was transparent and professional but most of all, extremely helpful. Ines and here team's level of professionalism and knowledge to help guide me as both Executor and beneficiary was outstanding. They kept me informed and up to date the whole way through, which assisted me in staying calm, in what was a pressure cooker of a situation emotionally. I cannot speak highly enough of KHQ Lawyers.’  Wills and Estates Client

Ines Kallweit

Principal & Notary Public - Wills and Estates

‘When processing my new will John Toohey methodically explained what I had to do to achieve my aim and the pros and cons of my possible decisions. He made sure I understood all the wording and technical terms and checked if that was my intended outcome. He was patient and respectful at all times. I have absolute trust in John, and would highly and without any doubt, recommend him to anyone needing a trusted senior legal practitioner. Thank you John!’ Christine Ruff

John Toohey

Senior Consultant - Wills and Estates

'We engaged KHQ Lawyers during one of the most challenging / difficult times of our lives. We were supported primarily by Oliver LaCaze throughout the majority of our case. From start to finish, the team was compassionate, professional, and thorough. Oliver in particular was understanding, provided solid advice, set realistic expectations, and strongly advocated for us every step of the way.' Wills and Estate client 

Oliver LaCaze

Special Counsel - Wills and Estates

'Charles is one of the most knowledgeable food law practitioners I've worked with anywhere in the world. His mastery of the regulations is unmatched, as is his willingness to support his clients whenever he's needed. When I messaged him for some urgent advice recently, Charles called me while driving to an unplanned dentist appointment and walked through the relevant sections of the code as if they were on a computer monitor in front of him. I recommend him without reservation.'  Andrew Janis Chief Legal Officer - Vow

Charles Fisher

Principal Solicitor - Food & Beverage

‘Evelyn demonstrated expertise, listened, and made herself available to hear all of our concerns and questions - everything I want in my lawyer. Thank you Evelyn and KHQ! Very well done!’

JL - SME business client.

Evelyn Wong

Senior Associate - Commercial Property & Development

WIRE initially recommended KHQ Lawyers to me. Monica and the team helped me move from feeling powerless, confused and afraid of the future to being empowered, clear and hopeful. I cannot thank them enough for supporting me to navigate a painful process, from the first call to the last signature. I was sceptical about being able to afford a lawyer in the beginning, but they are absolutely worth it. In my experience, if you are looking for a law firm that supports women, look no further. KD

Monica Blizzard

Director - Family & Relationship Law

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