KHQ Lawyers handles a range of commercial work and is a popular choice for accounting firms. Nahum Ayliffe specialises in complex restructurings and Paul Welling regularly handles contentious corporate matters. Yudi New acts in commercial litigation for a broad range of clients. Christina McElwain’s May 2025 arrival from Gilbert + Tobin strengthens the firm’s insolvency expertise.
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Testimonials
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- 'KHQ were able to respond to our needs in a decisive and expeditious manner. They were able to pair us with the right level of skill to best represent our interests and took attentive and detailed support to another level.'
- 'We worked with excellent legal representatives and successfully resolved multiple legal disputes effectively. KHQ punch way above their weight by researching, analysing the situation carefully and providing advice that has resulted in successful outcomes.'
- 'Yudi New is an excellent litigator and I have recommended him to colleagues without hesitation. I would do so again any time. Yudi is experienced, particularly in class actions, financial services, regulatory, and a range of other commercial spheres.'
- 'Efficient and intelligent.'
Key clients
- Barristers Chambers Limited
- Bloomex
- Bus Association Victoria
- Cor Cordis
- Dye & Co
- Grant Thornton
- Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
- PKF Melbourne
- Qube
- RSM Australia
- SV Partners
- Worrells Melbourne
Practice head
Nahum Ayliffe; Paul Welling; Yudi New
Other key lawyers
Christina McElwain