LAWYER PROFILE

Harry New

Asia-Pacific 2026

Hall & Wilcox

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Investment Funds

Australia

8 years ranked

Financial Services Regulation

Australia

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Hall & Wilcox

Practice Areas

Harry is the lead partner of the firm's financial services practice.

Harry's practice focuses extensively on financial services, corporate advisory and general corporate and commercial work.

Harry has represented a number of listed public companies, large private companies and government organisations. His clients include all types of financial services businesses, including responsible entities, financial planners, superannuation funds, investment advisers, insurance brokers, corporate advisers and accountants.

Harry advises his clients on managed investment schemes, structured products, financial services including licensing and product disclosure, product disclosure statement, prospectus preparation and public offers of managed investment interests and securities.

Harry’s practice also includes advising on the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, mergers, acquisitions and divestments, commercial transactions, superannuation, including self-managed and public offer funds and AML/CTF programs.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Investment Funds - Australia

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Harry New handles transactional and regulatory issues across the funds space, enjoying a particularly high reputation for his expertise concerning property funds.

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Financial Services Regulation - Australia

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Harry New, as lead partner of Hall & Wilcox's financial services practice, advises a variety of clients on investment, licensing, disclosure obligations and corporate governance matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Harry has a very client-centric approach in his dealings and he makes himself available. He is also very pragmatic and keen to find solutions.
Investment FundsChambers Asia & Pacific
Harry New knows our business incredibly well. He also has great knowledge of the industry and the whole regulatory environment.
Investment FundsChambers Asia & Pacific
Harry is highly experienced and a quality practitioner in the financial services space
Financial Services RegulationChambers Asia & Pacific
Harry combines technical excellence with a highly commercial and pragmatic approach. He proactively shapes deal strategy and is exceptional at navigating complex negotiations.
Financial Services RegulationChambers Asia & Pacific