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Henry William Lawyers
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Max Bonnell

Max Bonnell

Partner Henry William Lawyers

Sydney, NSW
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About Max

Max Bonnell is a distinguished partner at Henry William Lawyers, renowned for his commercial litigation expertise and strategic approach to dispute resolution. His guiding principle in every case is to pinpoint the client's objectives and determine the most efficient path to success. Max handles a broad spectrum of commercial disputes spanning banking, corporate, mining, resources, and construction sectors. With a legal career that commenced at Allen Allen & Hemsley as a solicitor and senior associate, Max has accumulated vast experience across top firms, including King & Wood Mallesons, where he served as a partner for over 18 years, and White & Case LLP. His tenure at these firms has solidified his reputation as one of Australia's most esteemed litigators. Max is also a dedicated educator and thought leader, contributing to the field as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Sydney since 2009. He actively engages with the legal community through his fellowships at the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, reflecting his commitment to advancing arbitration practices. Max's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney, complemented by a Master of Arts from the University of Warwick. His combination of practical experience and academic involvement ensures he remains at the forefront of legal developments, offering clients exceptional insight and advocacy.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Litigation & Disputes

Resume

Experience

Partner

Partner

Henry William Lawyers

Mar 2019 - Present • 7 years 7 months

Partner

Partner

White & Case LLP

Oct 2017 - Feb 2019 • 1 year 4 months

Fellow

Fellow

Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration

Jan 2010 - Present • 16 years 9 months

Adjunct Professor of Law

Adjunct Professor of Law

University of Sydney

Jan 2009 - Present • 17 years 9 months

Fellow

Fellow

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Jan 2004 - Present • 22 years 9 months

Partner

Partner

King & Wood Mallesons

Jan 1999 - Sep 2017 • 18 years 8 months

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Mallesons Stephen Jaques

Jul 1995 - Dec 1998 • 3 years 5 months

Partner

Partner

King & Wood Mallesons

Jul 1995 - Sep 2017 • 22 years 2 months

Solicitor and Senior Associate

Solicitor and Senior Associate

Allen Allen & Hemsley

Jun 1989 - Jun 1995 • 6 years

Education

BA (Hons) LLB

BA (Hons) LLB

University of Sydney

MA

MA

University of Warwick

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Suite 1, Level 27, 420 George Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Maxwell Thomas Bennett Bonnell
Date of admission
1989
Certification type
Employee of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY

Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
Litigation & Disputes