Special Counsel

Sharif Hammoud

Leading Commerical Lawyer

Sharif Hammoud

Special Counsel

Meet Sharif

Sharif is the Head of GHLs Sydney CBD office and represents clients on complex legal, taxation, and commercial matters.

With nearly two decades of experience, Sharif advises individuals, business owners, and corporate clients on various matters related to business and commercial law. Admitted to practise in February 2006, Sharif is admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.

Sharif has a strong practice focus on:

  • Taxation and debt disputes with the Australian Taxation Office
  • Debt recovery and enforcement
  • Commercial law and litigation
  • Insolvency advice and insolvency-related litigation
  • Business transactions; and
  • Contract disputes.

With substantial experience previously acting as a solicitor for the ATO, together with his experience in private practice, Sharif is able to assist clients in managing audits, objections, recovery proceedings, and contested litigation, with a focus on achieving timely and commercially sensible outcomes.

Sharif has a broad and well-rounded understanding of the law, business operations, and risk management. He delivers clear, strategic advice that is tailored to each client’s circumstances and aligned with their broader commercial goals.

In his spare time

Outside of legal practice, Sharif maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys training at the gym and practising Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A long-suffering Wests Tigers supporter, Sharif also enjoys travelling and hopes to one day take up skiing and surfing.

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