Matthew Hocking serves as a Partner at RHR Legal, bringing a comprehensive background in civil engineering and law to his practice. With a foundational career in engineering, Matthew embarked on legal studies to deepen his insight into the construction industry, ultimately discovering a passion for the legal profession. Specialising in commercial litigation, Matthew adeptly advises clients across various domains, including property and construction disputes, contract matters, banking and finance disputes, security enforcement, and competition and consumer law. His expertise extends to franchise disputes, insolvency matters, and body corporate issues, along with adjudications under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act. Matthew’s legal career began at HWL Ebsworth, where he spent over a decade as a Partner, honing his litigation skills. He then enhanced his leadership capabilities as a Senior Partner at Dowd & Co before joining RHR Legal as a Director. His education includes a Bachelor of Laws from Queensland University of Technology, supplemented by a Masters in Building and Construction Law from the University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Southern Queensland. Residing in the Greater Brisbane Area, Matthew's practice is characterised by a strategic and insightful approach to complex legal challenges. He is reachable at 0403 180 001 or via email at mhocking@rhrlegal.au for those seeking expert legal counsel in his areas of practice.
Director
RHR Legal
Jun 2017 - Present • 9 years 5 months
Senior Partner - Litigation
Dowd & Co
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 • 1 year 2 months
Partner
HWL Ebsworth
Nov 2005 - Apr 2016 • 10 years 5 months
Building & Construction Law Masters
University of Melbourne
2009
Bachelor of Laws
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2003
Bachelor of Engineering
University of Southern Queensland
1994
Last checked: 10 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
