Murray Thornhill.

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Managing Director & Notary Public
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  • Agribusiness
  • Commercial Law
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employment Law
  • Debt Recovery
  • Insolvency
  • Local and Government Planning
  • Leadership Group
  • Building and Construction
  • Litigation
  • Property
  • Wills and Estate Planning
  • Succession Planning
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I have known Simon Creek and Murray Thornhill since 2007, and have at all times been very pleased with their professional work and their friendly and efficient engagement. – DG

Murray is a leader in dispute resolution and litigation and has led the business and government division of HHG Legal Group since 2003.

Murray advises businesses, directors, property owners and private clients on complex disputes, governance issues and commercial risk matters across Western Australia.

His practice focuses on commercial litigation, construction disputes, insolvency, estate litigation and governance-related matters. He acts for clients across a range of industries, including construction, property, education, agribusiness and not-for-profit organisations.

Murray works with clients to resolve disputes strategically and commercially, whether through negotiation, mediation or litigation.

About Murray’s practice

Key Areas of Work

  • Commercial and contractual disputes
  • Construction and infrastructure disputes
  • Insolvency and restructuring matters
  • Director and governance disputes
  • Estate and inheritance litigation
  • Trust disputes
  • Property and leasing disputes
  • Risk management and strategic advisory work

Representative Matters

  • Acted in complex commercial disputes involving contractual claims, business breakdowns and enforcement proceedings
  • Advised directors and boards on governance obligations, risk management and dispute resolution matters
  • Represented parties in estate and inheritance disputes involving contested wills and family provision claims
  • Assisted clients in construction and project disputes involving delay claims, payment disputes and contractual interpretation issues
  • Acted in insolvency-related disputes involving debt recovery, enforcement action and restructuring matters
  • Advised property owners and commercial parties in leasing and property-related disputes
  • Assisted not-for-profit and education sector organisations with governance, compliance and strategic risk matters

 

Industry Experience

  • Construction and infrastructure
  • Property and development
  • Agribusiness
  • Education
  • Not-for-profit organisations
  • Professional services
  • Family-owned and privately held businesses

Murray’s Awards, Recognition & Career Highlights

  • Australasian Law Awards State/Regional Law Firm, 2023
  • Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice, 2021
  • Doyle’s Guide recognised for Estates Litigation 2019
  • Doyle’s Guide recognised for Commercial Litigation 2018

Accreditations for Murray.

  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Laws – The University of Western Australia
    • Bachelor of Arts (Politics, Philosophy, Sociology) – Murdoch University

  • Courts Admitted

    • Supreme Court of WA – 1997
    • High Court of Australia – 1998
    • Notary Public – 2005

  • Memberships & Associations

    • Committee Member Council of Public Notary Society of Western Australia
    • Law Society of WA Costs Committee
    • HHG Giving Back – the charitable arm of HHG Legal Group
    • Fellow of the Australian & NZ College of Notaries – since 2012
    • WAFL club (including as a current board member)

What our clients are saying about us.

  • I have known Simon Creek and Murray Thornhill since 2007. I have dealt with them on estate matters and engaged them as Executors of my father’s estate, and have at all times been very pleased with their professional work and their friendly and efficient engagement
    D.G
    Perth Office
  • Kimberly and firstly Murray were extremely professional and a privilege to deal with
    W.K
    Perth Office
  • I was initially reluctant to deal with Lawyers as the entire process seemed daunting. The care and attention given to me by Murray was refreshing. The whole process was smooth and affordable – I was able to get my documents notarised that week! If you are after a Notarial service this is the place!
    A.L
    Perth office

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