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Katherine Hawes

Katherine Hawes

Founder and Principal Solicitor Aquarius Lawyers

SYDNEY, NSW

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About Katherine

Katherine Hawes is the founder and principal solicitor of Aquarius Lawyers and SMSF Lawyers. While she is renowned as 'The Fish Lawyer' due to her expertise in fisheries and marine law, she also has two decades of business and criminal legal acumen. Her key ability is to develop legal strategies that guides individuals, organisations and enterprises through complex legal issues. Katherine is committed to staying at the forefront of legal issues and knowledge which is evidenced through her keynote addresses at conferences and her tertiary teachings at Australian Univities. With three Master's degrees, Katherine has a distinguished career offering client-centric legal strategy. Whether your matter is a 'driving under the influence', a simple Estate Plan, establishing a Testamentary Trust, buying a business or property or undertaking a complex property development, you will receive the same attention from Katherine. Raised in Western Sydeny, Katherine's no frills approach to providing advanced legal strategy for people is underpinned by her motto of 'using us + Ai' to reduce your legal costs.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

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Experience

Non Executive Board Member

Non Executive Board Member

Western Sydney Business Centre

Nov 2022 - Present • 3 years 11 months

Principal Solicitor

Principal Solicitor

SMSF Lawyers

Mar 2020 - Present • 6 years 7 months

Non Executive Board Member

Non Executive Board Member

Cancer Wellness Support

Sep 2018 - Dec 2021 • 3 years 3 months

Principal Solicitor

Principal Solicitor

Digital Age Lawyers

Apr 2013 - Feb 2024 • 10 years 10 months

Principal Solicitor

Principal Solicitor

Aquarius Lawyers

Apr 2011 - Present • 15 years 6 months

Legal Officer

Legal Officer

Legal Aid NSW

Jul 2002 - Jun 2011 • 8 years 11 months

Barrister At Law

Dec 1998 - Apr 2002 • 3 years 4 months

Non Executive Board member and Chair

Mt Druitt and Area Legal Centre

Dec 1995 - Dec 1997 • 2 years

Education

Master of Laws - LLM

Master of Laws - LLM

University of Sydney

2011 - 2013

Master of Maritime and Ocean Law

Master of Maritime and Ocean Law

University of Wollongong

2009 - 2013

Bachelor of Laws - LLB

Bachelor of Laws - LLB

UNSW

1993 - 1995

Bachlor of Arts (Communications)

Bachlor of Arts (Communications)

University of Technology Sydney

1990 - 1992

Contact information

SYDNEY, NSW

Suite 448, Level 4, 311-315 Castlereagh Street, SYDNEY, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Katherine Hawes
Date of admission: 1998
Certification type: Principal of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 4 Mar 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Company Secretarial
Farm Succession Planning
General Advice
Strata Law
Superannuation
Technology Law
Trusts

Criminal & Traffic

Criminal Law
Domestic Violence
Driving Offences
General Advice

Employment Disputes
General Advice
Unfair Dismissal

Estate Planning

De facto Relationships
Divorce and Separation
Enforcement Orders
Financial Agreements
General Advice
Mediation
Parenting and Child Support
Property and Financial Settlement
Provision Claims

Intellectual Property

Disputes
General Advice
Patents and Trademarks

Litigation & Disputes

Administrative Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Building and Construction
Civil Litigation
Collaborative Law
Debt Recovery
Defamation
Disability
General Advice
Guardianship
High court
Insurance
Leases
Local Court
Magistrates Court
Mediation
Supreme Court

Banking & Finance
Construction Law
Conveyancing
General Advice
Leases
Mortgages
Property Disputes