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Pharmacy and Healthcare Attorneys

Uncomplicated, Expert Legal Advice for Pharmacy & Healthcare Law

Hitch are industry experts in Pharmacy Law. Advising on pharmacy legal compliance in all States and Territories, including location rules, disciplinary matters and hearings and day-to-day dispensing advice, the Hitch Pharmacy team understands how pharmacies operate. The Hitch team also offer an efficient pharmacy sales and disposal service, working closely with leading Australian pharmacy brokers.

Pharmacy and Healthcare Attorneys

Legal Specialists in Pharmacy and Health Sector Transactions

BUY, SELL OR SCALE WITH CONFIDENCE

Our team of pharmacy solicitors act for pharmacists, health practitioners, corporate groups, and investors on a wide range of healthcare sector transactions and commercial matters.

We support the industry on:

  • Pharmacy sales and acquisitions
  • Pharmacy lease agreements
  • Business dispute resolution
  • Licensing and regulatory compliance
  • PBS approvals and changes of ownership
  • Notifications and audits
  • Professional conduct and disciplinary responses
  • Commercial structuring within regulatory limits
  • Business succession planning for healthcare practices

How We Are Different

Why Choose Hitch

  • Proven track record

    Proven track record

    Hitch are specialists in the pharmacy and healthcare sector with a proven track record of gaining the best commercial outcomes for clients. Our pharmacy and healthcare lawyers have sector-specific legal advice and end-to-end transaction support for pharmacy and healthcare matters.

  • Innovative practice

    Innovative practice

    We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curb when it comes to technology and innovation, resulting in speed, accuracy, and improved experiences for our clients from onboarding to yearly reviews.  

  • Human-led experience

    Human-led experience

    We are committed to ensuring clients of all sizes and industries have an unparalleled experience when working with us and take the time to understand your vision and goals. 

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Meet Us

  • Nick Hitchens

    Nick Hitchens

    Principal

    Nick Hitchens

    Principals

    Nick Hitchens

    Principal

    BIOGRAPHY

    Nick Hitchens is the Founder and Managing Principal of Hitch Advisory.

    He is an expert in business structuring, mergers and acquisitions and employee equity solutions.

    Nick founded Hitch Advisory to ensure legal advice is proactive, practical and precise. He believes that lawyers should facilitate and add value to personal and business relationships.

    Nick is now responsible for growing and managing the Hitch Advisory team.

    He makes time to ensure that client relationships are maintained and clients are achieving their goals with the assistance of the Hitch team.

    In his spare time, Nick enjoys spending time with his two daughters, travelling, running, Muay Thai and anything ocean related.

  • Jack Robertson

    Jack Robertson

    Principal

    Jack Robertson

    Principals

    Jack Robertson

    Principal

    BIOGRAPHY

    Jack specialises in Corporate and Commercial, with a particular focus on healthcare (medical and pharmacy).

    Acting for a range of corporate clients, Jack has particular expertise dealing in healthcare (medical and pharmacy), M&A, and franchising.

    Jack acts on both healthcare transactions as well as advising on regulatory matters in the healthcare space (e.g. Pharmacy Council applications).

    With extensive experience advising on transactions and general commercial law, Jack’s advice reflects a strong understanding of the commercial needs and realities of his clients.

    Out of the office you will often find Jack scuba diving, camping, and spending time with his family.

  • Harrison Bartkowski

    Harrison Bartkowski

    Associate

    Harrison Bartkowski

    Principals

    Harrison Bartkowski

    Associate

    BIOGRAPHY

    Harrison is a lawyer in the corporate commercial team. With a broad background in all areas of commercial law, he has developed an affinity for corporate structuring, capital raisings and mergers and acquisitions.

    Harrison has provided advice on a wide range of simple and complex transactions as well as the listing of an emerging energy and resources business on the ASX.

    Harrison takes pride in analysing the commercial drivers behind each matter and strives to be a problem solver and not a problem creator.

    Outside of the office, Harrison enjoys playing and watching rugby, exercise of any form and unwinding with friends over a few drinks.

  • Emani Lacasandile

    Emani Lacasandile

    Lawyer

    Emani Lacasandile

    Principals

    Emani Lacasandile

    Lawyer

    BIOGRAPHY

    Emani is a junior lawyer in the Franchising & Retail team. With a keen interest in all things franchising, she assists clients in a variety of franchise transactions – from the preparation and negotiation of franchise documents to the sale of franchised businesses.

    Emani boasts an impressive list of noteworthy clients across a wide range of industries.

    With a genuine passion to help, Emani is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.

    Away from her desk, you will likely find Emani on a run whilst blasting Taylor Swift, exploring the newest wine bars, or enjoying time with family and friends.

  • Caitlin Whalan

    Caitlin Whalan

    Associate

    Caitlin Whalan

    Principals

    Caitlin Whalan

    Associate

    BIOGRAPHY

    Caitlin is an Associate in the Hitch Advisory Property team. Caitlin brings a wealth of experience in various property-related transactions with a keen focus on commercial and retail leasing, the sale and purchase of residential and commercial properties, off-the-plan development projects and other general property related matters.

    In particular, Caitlin has assisted some of Australia’s leading retailers such as Muffin Break, Jamaica Blue, Zeus Street Greek, Anytime Fitness and CUE with a range of leasing matters. From navigating complex deals involving major retailers to facilitating seamless residential transactions, Caitlin consistently delivers excellence that speaks for itself. Her collaborative and practical approach ensures that clients receive comprehensive and timely legal support tailored to their needs.

    Outside the office, Caitlin indulges in her passion for discovering Sydney’s hidden coffee gems, enjoying quality time with loved ones, and staying active with coastal walks (typically with an iced latte in hand) and Pilates.

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