Two Decades of Trusted Legal Counsel
Since 2004, Wellington Legal Advisors has stood for honest advice, personal service, and results that genuinely matter to our clients.
Built on Relationships, Driven by Results
Wellington Legal Advisors was founded in Sydney in 2004 with a conviction that individuals and businesses deserved the same calibre of legal advice as the largest corporations — delivered with warmth, honesty, and genuine care.
What began as a boutique commercial practice has grown into a respected multi-disciplinary firm with five partners and a dedicated team serving clients across New South Wales and beyond. Today, our practice spans corporate and commercial law, construction and infrastructure, real estate and property, family law, insurance and risk management, and government advisory work.
We have never lost sight of what makes this firm different: we know our clients by name, not by file number. When you engage Wellington Legal Advisors, you work directly with a senior lawyer who is personally invested in your outcome — not a revolving door of juniors.
Over twenty years, we have guided thousands of Australians and Australian businesses through some of the most significant legal matters of their lives — from major construction projects and corporate transactions to property settlements and complex family disputes.
Law Society of NSW
Wellington Legal Advisors is a member of the Law Society of NSW. James Hartley holds an Accredited Specialist qualification in Property Law — one of only a select group of lawyers in NSW to hold this designation.
Our Values
Integrity
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Honest advice is the foundation of every client relationship.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standard of legal work. Every matter receives our full attention and expertise.
Empathy
Legal matters are rarely just legal matters. We take time to understand the human context behind every instruction.
Accessibility
Expert legal counsel should not be the preserve of large corporations. We make quality advice available to all.
Milestones
Wellington Legal Advisors is founded in Sydney with a vision of delivering high-quality legal advice to individuals and businesses across Australia.
Brian O'Callaghan joins as Partner, bringing deep government advisory expertise from the Attorney-General's Department and the Australian Embassy in Washington DC.
Tamica D'Uva joins the firm, expanding the Construction & Infrastructure practice and introducing specialist Chartered Building Professional expertise.
Bianca McGoldrick joins as Partner in Real Estate & Property, significantly strengthening the firm's property and aged care capability.
Framy Anne Browne joins to lead the Family & Private Clients team, bringing over fifteen years of specialist family law experience.
Phillip Lovatt joins from a specialist insurance practice, establishing Wellington Legal Advisors' Insurance & Risk Management team.
Brian O'Callaghan is appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner. The firm relocates to expanded offices at Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square.
Wellington Legal Advisors celebrates 20 years of serving Australians — with five partners, six practice areas, and over 2,500 clients served.
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