Harry Couchman

Harry Couchman serves as the Principal Solicitor and Barrister at Southern Legal. With extensive experience in both advocacy and legal consultancy, Harry actively represents clients in the Tribunals and Courts of New South Wales, as well as all levels of the Federal Courts. His practice encompasses civil law, family law, and children's care and protection matters. In addition to his courtroom engagements, Harry dedicates time to research and prepares comprehensive legal advice across these jurisdictions and further extends his expertise to elder law. A significant aspect of Harry's practice involves assisting clients with visa applications and navigating migration issues. He provides strategic legal counsel on migration law and manages proceedings before the Migrant Review Tribunal and the Federal Court. His proficient handling of diverse cases ensures that his clients receive well-rounded representation in both general law matters and specialised areas like property and business conveyancing, as well as estate matters. Harry’s previous roles have equipped him with a broad range of skills. Serving as a Director at BMC Boston Pty Ltd, he was instrumental in driving corporate growth through capital fund raising and equity partnerships. His tenure as a Business Analyst with Visy Industries allowed him to refine his acumen in optimising product margins within a substantial sales budget. Further, his experience as Vice-President and Chairman at Impac Australia Pty Ltd involved strategic consulting to boost corporate efficiencies and attain quality assurance. Harry's foundational skills trace back to his early career as an Installation Engineer at Proudfoot Consulting, working across Australia and New Zealand. Academically grounded with a degree in Arts and Jurisprudence from the University of Wollongong, Harry combines his robust legal insights with a pragmatic approach, ensuring his clients receive exceptional advisory and representation services.