George Newhouse
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George Newhouse

George Newhouse

Senior Counsel Movement Legal

location
Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 009..

About George

George Newhouse brings deep expertise in family law, property, and estate planning, with a particular focus on complex and high net worth property settlements. His strategic approach and extensive legal experience make him a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex and high net worth property settlements. In addition to his legal practice, George is an Adjunct Professor at Macquarie University, where he teaches law and contributes to the next generation of legal professionals. He is also the chapter editor of Thomson Reuters’ The Laws of Australia: Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders – Civil Justice Issues, reflecting his longstanding commitment to social justice and legal scholarship. George has a distinguished record of public service, including his term as Mayor of Waverley in Sydney’s eastern suburbs from 2006 to 2007. His leadership, legal acumen, and dedication to community issues continue to shape his work at Movement Legal.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning
Family Law
Property Law

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Experience

Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Tech4Justice
Dec 2019 - Present · 6 years 3 months
Director
Director
National Justice Project
Dec 2015 - Present · 10 years 3 months
Special Counsel
Special Counsel
Shine Lawyers Ltd
Sep 2011 - Apr 2016 · 4 years 7 months
Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel
Online Reputation Management
Mar 2011 - Present · 15 years
Director
Director
Australian Women Chamber of Commerce
Dec 2010 - Dec 2010 · 0 months
Advisor
Advisor
Adrian Lam Foundation
Dec 2008 - Present · 17 years 3 months
Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel
Surry Partners Lawyers
Apr 2008 - Dec 2011 · 3 years 8 months
Director
Director
Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
Dec 2007 - Dec 2011 · 4 years
Director
Director
The Stolen Generations Testimonies Foundation
Dec 2006 - Present · 19 years 3 months
Member of the Advisory Board
Member of the Advisory Board
The Alex Buzo Company
Dec 2006 - Dec 2009 · 3 years
Board Member
Board Member
NSW Architects Registration Board
Dec 2003 - Dec 2004 · 1 year
In House Legal Counsel
In House Legal Counsel
Marsim Corporation
Dec 1999 - Dec 2005 · 6 years
Partner
Partner
KNPW Lawyers
Dec 1992 - Dec 1998 · 6 years
Solicitor
Solicitor
Clifford Chance
Dec 1988 - Dec 1989 · 1 year
Manager, Treasury Planning & Development
Manager, Treasury Planning & Development
J.P. Morgan
Dec 1986 - Dec 1987 · 1 year

Education

B.Com, Accounting and Financial Systems
B.Com, Accounting and Financial Systems
UNSW
1970
Sydney Grammar School
1970
B.Com LL.B
B.Com LL.B
UNSW
1970
Law
Law
Macquarie University
2016
Finance, Morgan Finance Programme
Finance, Morgan Finance Programme
JP Morgan
1987 - 1988

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

Location388 George Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 009..

Practice Certificate

Name
George Benjamin Newhouse
Date of Admission
1990
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 24 Mar 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders
Property Law
  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction Law
  • Conveyancing
  • General Advice
  • Leases
  • Mortgages