ABOUT PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR

Commercial and Litigation Lawyer

Dispute Resolution
Phone: 02 8251 0068

About Andrew Chee

Andrew was admitted to legal practice in 2005.

Having cultivated a love for assisting clients at the coalface in litigation, he went to the Bar and practiced as a barrister for over a decade.

Now as the principal solicitor of St. Clair & Associates, Andrew is able to offer clients holistic legal services that apply the skill and insights of a seasoned litigator to the general contractual and governance requirements of his clients who wish to minimise the prospect of disputes in the first place or place themselves in the best position should a dispute arise.

Having acted extensively for small business clients, Andrew understands how small business operates and is able to provide his clients with cost-effective advice and solutions whenever questions arise.

Andrew keenly appreciates the important of running matters and providing legal advice with an eye to proportionality in costs.

Specialist in Recruitment Matters

One of Andrew’s areas of specialisation is acting for recruitment agencies in relation to fee disputes and the preparation of their standard contracts. Andrew has worked consistently and intensively in the area of recruitment since 2007 and understands the operation of recruitment agencies, industry-specific jargon, the practical realities of recruitment practice and the sorts of legal issues recruitment agencies generally face.

 

Client Testimonial

“I find Andrew to be a consummate professional and exceptionally resourceful in his approach to resolving our matters which primarily focus around fee recovery” – John Fox – Director, Salexo Consulting

Education

  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law, University of Technology Sydney
  • Bachelor of Law - LLB, Law, University of Technology Sydney

Licenses and Certificates

  • Certificate in Governance Practice, Governance Institute of Australia

Areas of Expertise

St. Clair & Associates has particular expertise and experience in acting for clients in relation to:

  • Commercial litigation, including general contractual disputes and the enforcement of securities;
  • Debt recovery (including in relation to loans, the sale of goods and the provision of services);
  • Internal corporate governance and disputes;
  • Corporate and personal insolvency; and
  • The drafting of commercial contracts.

This experience extends to acting for clients across a range of industries, including professional services firms, commercial lenders, wholesalers of goods for small business, the transport industry (including freight-forwarders and customs brokers) and novel industries.