

George Hayek is the Managing Director at Harrington Lawyers Pty Ltd, with a deep commitment to delivering comprehensive legal services across construction, civil, property development, and planning law. Leading a skilled team of lawyers, George ensures an end-to-end service for civil contractors, builders, property developers, design consultants, and subcontractors within the construction, civil, infrastructure, and property development sectors. His expertise spans a wide range of industries including municipal, mining, environment, engineering, and property development. George has adeptly handled matters from project planning and contract development to project completion and dispute resolution, representing both private and government clients. He is experienced in handling cases in the Land and Environment Court, challenging planning decisions and defending contractors in the Industrial Relations Commission against prosecutions. George has successfully managed major construction litigation across Australia and New Zealand, dealing with home building, infrastructure projects, complex architectural and engineering design, and legislation concerning security of payments and construction contracts. His work extends to WHS prosecutions and providing advice across Australia, as well as advising on infrastructure and environmental matters for government. Before his current role, George was a Senior Associate at Doyles Construction Lawyers and began his legal career as a Paralegal at Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers. He holds a Bachelor of Laws, specialising in Construction Law, and a degree in Commerce, Econometrics, and Economics from the University of Sydney. George is dedicated to providing his clients with swift, personalised attention and commercially optimal solutions, underpinned by his extensive industry experience and innovative approach.

Managing Director
Harrington Lawyers Pty Ltd
Dec 2015 - Present • 10 years 11 months

Senior Associate
Doyles Construction Lawyers
May 2007 - Jun 2014 • 7 years 1 month
Paralegal
Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005 • 11 months

Bachelor of Law, Construction Law
University of Sydney
2004 - 2006

Commerce, Econometrics and Economics
University of Sydney
2001
Last checked: 11 Mar 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW