Owen Hodge Lawyers

What Owen Hodge Lawyers does

Owen Hodge Lawyers is a privately held, Sydney-based general legal practice founded in 1951, operating across three New South Wales locations: Sydney CBD (3/171 Clarence Street), Turramurra on the North Shore, and Hurstville in southern Sydney. The firm employs approximately 20 specialist lawyers supported by additional staff, led by Managing Partner Rolf Howard (a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with 35+ years of leadership). It serves two customer segments — individuals and families, and small-to-medium businesses — across six core practice areas: Commercial Law (business transactions, commercial litigation, commercial property, and not-for-profit advisory), Wills & Estate (planning, probate, contested wills, elder law), Family Law (divorce, property settlements, custody), Personal Injury (motor vehicle, public liability, workers compensation, asbestos, medical and professional negligence), Immigration Law (skilled visas, permanent residency pathways), and Property/Conveyancing (residential and commercial transactions).

The firm generates revenue through professional legal services billed primarily on a time-based or fixed-fee basis, with quotes provided upon inquiry and free initial consultations offered for some matters. Distribution is via direct client engagement at its three offices, a 1800 770 780 telephone line, online enquiry forms, and Square Appointments online booking. Marketing relies on a comprehensive content/blog channel, social media presence (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), email newsletter, and an extensive client testimonials page. Revenue is unstated, the firm is privately held as a partnership of lawyers with no external equity, and no subsidiaries, funding rounds, or patents are disclosed. Technology is limited to standard legal practice management systems and the Square scheduling integration; no proprietary AI, software products, or app platforms are offered. Recognitions include Doyle's Guide Recommended status (Wills & Estates 2025), Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year finalist (Family Law, 2026), and a 2024 tuck-in merger with Colin J. Duff's Wills & Estate Planning and conveyancing practice.

Name

Owen Hodge Lawyers

Legal name

Owen Hodge Lawyers

Website

https://owenhodge.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Owen Hodge Lawyers is a privately held Sydney law firm founded in 1951 with approximately 20 specialist lawyers across three Sydney offices, serving individuals, families, and SMBs across commercial, wills and estates, family, personal injury, immigration, and property law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM), Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE), Immigration Legal Services & Representation (Law Firms) (THACAKAF)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Commercial law
• Estate planning
• Family law
• Conveyancing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Professional legal services billed primarily through time-based fees, fixed fees for specific services, and potentially contingency or fixed-fee arrangements for certain matters like personal injury claims. Revenue is generated from individual clients, families, and business clients across multiple practice areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Owen Hodge Lawyers is a multi-practice Sydney law firm providing legal advisory and representation services across six core practice areas: Commercial Law (business transactions, litigation, commercial property, not-for-profit advisory), Wills & Estate (estate planning, probate, contested wills, elder law), Family Law (divorce, property settlements, child custody), Personal Injury (motor vehicle, public liability, workers compensation, medical negligence), Immigration Law (skilled visas, permanent residency pathways), and Property/Conveyancing (residential and commercial property transactions). Services are delivered by approximately 20 specialist lawyers across three Sydney offices with digital booking and enquiry channels.

Product overview

Owen Hodge Lawyers is a multi-practice law firm offering comprehensive legal services across six core practice areas: Commercial Law (business support, litigation, property, and not-for-profit advisory), Wills & Estate (planning, probate, and contested matters), Family Law (divorce, custody, and property settlements), Personal Injury (compensation claims across multiple categories), Immigration Law (visa and residency services), and Property/Conveyancing (residential and commercial property transactions). The firm operates as a general legal practice rather than a software platform, providing personalized legal advice and representation through a team of approximately 20 specialist lawyers across three Sydney locations (Sydney CBD, Hurstville, and Turramurra). Clients can book appointments online via Square Appointments and make enquiries through the firm's website contact forms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Law Corporate legal services for businesses covering business support, commercial litigation, commercial property, and not-for-profit sectors. Includes business sales and purchases, joint ventures, banking and finance, trust deeds, SMSF, intellectual property, debt recovery, and taxation advice.
• Wills & Estate Estate planning and administration services including will preparation, estate planning, testamentary trusts, probate, letters of administration, contested wills, and elder law matters such as retirement village and aged care advice.
• Family Law Specialist family legal services covering divorce, property settlements, de facto relationships, child custody, child support, and spousal maintenance. Includes trial experience in complex matters involving trusts and commercial entities.
• Personal Injury Compensation law services covering motor vehicle accidents, public liability claims, workers compensation, asbestos compensation, medical negligence, and professional negligence. Handles claims for different injury types including fatal accidents, pedestrian accidents, and RSI.
• Immigration Law Visa and residency legal services covering skilled visas, permanent residency pathways for Hong Kong and BNO passport holders, and navigation of Australia's complex immigration system.
• Property Lawyers / Conveyancing Property transaction legal services including residential and commercial conveyancing, off-the-plan purchases, strata management, property settlement processes, and property transfer guidance in NSW.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.3/5 client satisfaction rating based on 80+ reviews

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JustFundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustFund provides accredited legal fee funding services. Owen Hodge Lawyers is JustFund accredited, allowing them to offer flexible funding options to clients who may need assistance with legal fees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Slater and Gordon: Australia-listed multi-practice law firm with strong personal injury, family law, and conveyancing practices. Comparable in service breadth and individual-client focus, though materially larger and capitalised.
• Carroll & O'Dea: Sydney-based mid-size multi-practice law firm with comparable offerings in personal injury, wills and estates, and commercial law. Closely aligned on size, geography, and practice mix.
• Bartier Perry: Sydney mid-tier firm with strong property, commercial, and family law practices. Comparable on multi-practice breadth and Sydney metropolitan coverage, particularly in the western and CBD catchments.
• Lander & Rogers: Australian mid-size law firm with national reach across family law, commercial, property, and insurance practices. Comparable as a multi-practice consumer and SME-facing firm, though larger and more geographically diversified.
• Holding Redlich: Australian mid-size commercial law firm with property, commercial, and employment practices. Comparable on serving SME clients across commercial and property matters, though with a more business-skewed mix.
• Shine Lawyers: ASX-listed Australian law firm operating across personal injury, compensation, wills and estates, and family law. Comparable as a multi-practice consumer-facing firm, with a heavier tilt toward PI than Owen Hodge.
• Colin Biggers & Paisley: Australian mid-size full-service law firm with comparable insurance, property, commercial, and family law practices. Directly comparable in serving both individuals and commercial clients across multiple practice areas.
• Maurice Blackburn: Australian mid-size law firm with a comparable multi-practice model covering personal injury, employment, wills and estates, and class actions. Highly relevant given overlapping client segments (individuals and families) and similar Sydney presence.

Broad incumbents

• Allens: Tier-one Australian law firm with much broader national and international reach. Not a direct competitor in consumer-facing matters but operates in the same legal services market and competes for commercial clients and talent in Sydney.
• Clayton Utz: Major Australian commercial law firm with Sydney headquarters. Overlaps with Owen Hodge on commercial, property, and disputes work for larger SME and corporate clients, but does not target the same individual consumer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OwenHodgeLawyer
• Facebookfacebook.com/owenhodgelaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/owen-hodge-lawyers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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