HFW is a truly industry focused law firm and has been since its inception in the late 1800s. Our Australian practice works seamlessly with our global network of 20 offices to deliver legal solutions to major domestic and international clients across our six key sectors of shipping, construction, energy, commodities, insurance, and aerospace.

Complementing HFW's legal expertise is our consulting arm, HFW Consulting. We have provided consulting services to a broad range of private and public companies around the world, from start-ups to several members of the Fortune 500 and organisations listed on the stock exchanges in Sydney, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London and New York, as well as state-owned entities in the Middle East.

Chris O'Callaghan leads HFW Consulting. Chris has been involved in Organisation Development for over 25 years, leading projects which range from Business Transformation to Organisation Improvement and from Leadership Development programmes and Board Transformation Coaching to scenario based risk maturity programmes.  

Chris has worked for some of the world's leading organisations across the shipping, construction, energy, not-for profit, mining and pharma sectors and spanning regions including Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Middle East, USA and Europe.   

He regularly speaks and leads sessions at cross-industry conferences, on a range of subjects most recently on how business is preparing for the post-pandemic recovery with c-suite representatives from across industry.  

Chris holds an MA in Organisation Development and is an international recognised Executive and Board Coach.

Ian Gordon
Partner and Perth Office Head
HFW Australia