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Trusted for 60+ years. www.hocw.com.au

HOCW provides expert legal advice in Melbourne C*D & Mt Waverley.

- Commercial Law
- Commercial Litigation & Insolvency
- Family Law
- Property & Conveyancing
- Wills & Estates (inc. Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams (HOCW) is a premier Melbourne and Mount Waverley law firm providing expert legal counsel to businesses, families, and individuals. Specialising in commercial law, family law, and property conveyancing, our solicitors deliver personal service backed by over 150 years of combined leadership experience. From complex commercial litigation and insolvency to wills, estates, and elder law, HOCW combines the resources of a long-established city firm with the accessibility of a local practice to solve your legal challenges.

28/10/2026

We're proud to share that our Director and Principal Lawyer, Lachlan Vallance, has received national recognition as one of Australia's leading lawyers in wills, estates, succession planning and estate disputes.

Industry rankings like these are based on feedback from legal professionals and recognise lawyers with strong expertise and a proven track record.

What does this mean for you?

• Access to one of Australia's recognised leaders in wills & estates law
• Trusted advice for complex estate planning & succession matters
• Experienced representation in estate disputes & family provision claims
• Support from a dedicated team of 26 wills & estates professionals committed to achieving the best possible outcomes

Whether you're planning for the future, administering an estate, or navigating a dispute, you can be confident you're working with a team recognised for its experience, knowledge and client care.

Congratulations, Lachlan, on this well-deserved achievement.

29/07/2026

With SmallBiz Week and the SmallBiz Expo putting small business front and centre, it’s a good time to revisit one of the most overlooked essentials: privacy compliance.

This article explains what small business owners need to know.

Read it here: www.hocw.com.au/blog/does-my-small-business-really-need-a-privacy-policy

07/05/2026

Is your business using borrowed Terms and Conditions?

Our latest article explains how properly tailored T&Cs protect Victorian SMEs by setting clear expectations, safeguarding cashflow and reducing disputes.

Read more: www.hocw.com.au/blog/why-every-australian-business-needs-clear-terms-and-conditions

14/04/2026

Legal problems have a way of showing up at the worst possible time – whether it is a business dispute putting pressure on cashflow, or uncertainty about how a loved one’s estate will be managed.

To better support our clients through these stressful moments, we’re pleased to welcome two experienced lawyers to Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams.

Anton Biskup, Principal Lawyer in our Commercial Litigation and Insolvency team, helps businesses and individuals navigate complex disputes, director and shareholder issues, and financial distress with clear, strategic advice.

Joshua Levenda-Freeman, Associate Lawyer in our Wills & Estates team, supports clients with practical, compassionate guidance on wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration so families can move forward with confidence.

We’re proud to grow our team so we can be there for you, your family, and your business when it matters most.

Learn more about Anton and Joshua on our website: www.hocw.com.au/our-people/anton-biskup and www.hocw.com.au/our-people/joshua-levenda-freeman

Address

Level 18, 461Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday	8:45am - 5:15pm
Tuesday	8:45am - 5:15pm
Wednesday	8:45am - 5:15pm
Thursday	8:45am - 5:15pm
Friday	8:45am - 5:15pm

Telephone

+61396297411

Website

https://www.hocw.com.au/

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