Andrew Harris
Andrew is the Managing Director of Harris Carlson Lawyers and has extensive experience advising in a diverse range of clients, from large multinational private companies to high wealth individuals.
Andrew’s prior experience (including as General Counsel for a multi-national and publicly listed technology company) contributes to him providing commercial advice on a broad range of commercial and general business related matters overseeing the firms services in the area of corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions and general contractual matters.
Andrew also acts for a number of bankruptcy trustees and corporate liquidators in relation to personal and company insolvency matters.
Andrew is also legal counsel and a Director of his beloved North Melbourne Football Club.
Meg Sullivan
Meg is a Director and leads the commercial litigation team at Harris Carlson Lawyers. Meg has a depth of experience in acting for a range of litigants in both State and Federal jurisdictions.
While Meg’s practice covers a range of areas, she has a particular passion for bankruptcy and corporate insolvency, along with debt recovery and enforcement. Meg advises insolvency practitioners, creditors and debtors.
Meg formulates and advises clients on a path to resolution that is both commercial and pragmatic, taking into consideration the specific needs of each client and circumstance. Meg prides herself on her exceptional client service and pragmatic approach to both pre-litigation and litigated disputes.
Michael Clements
After joining Harris Carlson Lawyers in 2009, Michael was appointed as a Director in 2012 and is responsible for overseeing the firm’s Property team.
With diverse prior experience gained whilst completing his articles and practicing as a solicitor in regional Victoria, Michael’s practice incorporates a broad range of commercial disciplines, with an emphasis on Business Advisory and Property related transactions. Michael also advises on Personal and Business Structuring, Succession Planning, Wills and Estates.
Michael’s experience, acting for long-standing corporate and individual clients across a range of industries, is founded on the provision of carefully considered and commercially balanced advice.
Michael also served three consecutive terms on the Board of The Real Estate Institute of Victoria, being appointed as an Additional Director between 2019 and 2022.
Laura Hogg
As a Director, Laura is the head of our pre-litigation and transactional bankruptcy team, and the lead in our Employment Law department.
Laura acts on behalf of Registered Trustees in personal bankruptcy matters. Within the employment law space, Laura primarily acts on behalf of employers, from start-ups to multi-national corporations.
Each of these discreet areas of Law are covered by a large volume of legislation and common law and Laura is able to assist her clients in all aspects of these complex areas, with a goal of providing clients with workable solutions. Laura recognises that the human element is especially important in these areas and understands that each situation is unique and has its own discrete issues. With this understanding, Laura works with her clients to adapt and tailor an approach to achieve effective outcomes.
Andrew Liu
Andrew is a Director in the M&A and corporate law team at Harris Carlson Lawyers. He is an experienced corporate lawyer who works closely with senior management and company executives on M&A and other significant business transactions and projects. He works with a range of local and international clients to provide corporate governance, regulatory compliance and major contract advice.
Andrew’s experience covers a broad range of sectors in the economy, including in technology, health care, consumer goods, transportation and financial services.
Simon Exley
Simon commenced practice in 1996 and together with his then business partner ran his own law firm for almost 20 years. Simon joined Harris Carlson in 2026 with over 25 years of experience advising valued business and individual clients on a variety of property and commercial matters, including, commercial and residential property transactions, commercial and retail leasing, property development, subdivisions, and purchase and sale of businesses.
Simon’s known to be approachable and down-to-earth and prides himself on being accessible, accountable, and refreshingly different.
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Lucinda Buckley
Lucinda holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Adelaide and has been working in the legal industry since 2012.
Upon joining Harris Carlson Lawyers in January 2021, Lucinda quickly established herself within the firm’s Property team, focusing on conveyancing and general property transactions, including retail leasing, adverse possession and contract review and advice.
Drew Laing
Drew is a Special Counsel and is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer, who also advises on estate planning and succession matters. In his corporate and commercial practice, Drew provides corporate governance, regulatory compliance, major contract and capital raising advice to local and international clients on significant business transactions and projects.
Drew’s experience covers a diverse range of industries, including major international and national retailers and suppliers of consumer goods and services, sporting organisations, primary industries (including coal supplies), financial services, information technology, general industries, transportation, professional services associations and charities.
Alex Dole
Alex joined Harris Carlson Lawyers in 2021, after spending three years working in Germany where he worked as a translator assisting Volkswagen’s marketing team.
During Alex’s time at Harris Carlson Lawyers, he has gained vast experience across a broad range of areas in our Commercial, Property and Litigation teams. Alex was also admitted to practice as a lawyer in 2023 with the firm’s encouragement and support.
Alex has established himself as an invaluable member of the firm, continuing to work across our Commercial, Property and Litigation departments. His considered approach to matters allows Alex to provide thorough and well-thought-out advice to clients.
Susan Hamidi
Susan holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts and has been working in the legal industry since 2017. Susan assists with transactions involving real property in bankruptcy and proceeds of crime in all States and Territories of Australia.
Jess Mateljan
Jess joined the Commercial team at Harris Carlson Lawyers in July 2024, after spending 2.5 years at the Supreme Court of Victoria. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Business Law) from the University of Western Australia and a Juris Doctor from Monash University. With the firm’s encouragement and support, Jess was admitted as a lawyer in the Supreme Court of Victoria in May 2025.
Jess works on a range of matters, including corporate governance and M&As. Her attention to detail and deep level of care leads to positive outcomes for clients.
Whether assisting in advising on day-to-day commercial issues, or navigating more complex areas, Jess is committed to delivering quality advice and guidance.
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Mia Wilson
Mia joined Harris Carlson Lawyers in 2020 and assists the Property and Commercial teams in a wide range of property matters.
Mia has been working in the legal industry since 2015. Prior to joining Harris Carlson Lawyers, Mia gained valuable experience working as a conveyancer for a regional law firm in country Victoria as well as a boutique firm based in Central London.
Mia has completed her Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing to become a licensed conveyancer and is a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers.
Clara Sim
Clara is a lawyer in our commercial litigation and dispute resolution team. She has a particular interest in the areas of corporate insolvency and debt recovery and enforcement. Clara also works in our employment team on advice and Fair Work Commission matters.
Clara’s diligence and thoughtful approach to matters allows her to provide valuable insights and practical advice to clients.
Clara holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Melbourne and a Juris Doctor from Melbourne Law School. She was admitted as a lawyer in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2024.
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Stephanie Manioudakis
Stephanie joined the Property team at Harris Carlson Lawyers in 2025.
Since commencing her career in conveyancing in 2021, Stephanie has gained experience acting in a variety of property transactions. Her experience includes assisting clients with their property sales and purchases, as well as working alongside developers on off-the-plan developments.
Stephanie holds an Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing and is a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers.
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