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Michael Hain

Michael is an experienced partner and a trusted adviser. Michael has a demonstrated history of over 25 years in value-adding and delivering solutions to his clients.

This experience has been gained across a diverse range of client and project types including work in matters for clients operating in most key sectors, including property, energy, commercial, retail, agricultural, industrial and resources. 

As many clients can attest, Michael believes in taking the initiative, being responsive and adopting an astute, commercially balanced and solutions-based approach. The focus is always to help create value and get the deal done. Michael's communication style is clear and straightforward. 

Michael is a Governor of the American Chamber of Commerce in Western Australia. He is well known for his drive to advocate for and to team with clients seeking business and growth opportunities between Australia and the US.  

Recognised as Best Lawyer for Construction & Infrastructure Law by Best Lawyers in Australia™ (2017–2023), Leasing Law 2012-2025. 

Michael's clients include listed corporate, government, and private clients and receivers and managers. 

Michael is the Western Australian lead for the K&L Gates Global Ethical Supply Chain and Modern Slavery Group. The group focuses on assisting clients with global legal responses to existing and emerging ESG risks and compliance requirements. 

Prior to joining the firm in early 2013, Michael was a partner at a large Australian national law firm.

Michael also holds appointments as:

  • Governor of the American Chamber of Commerce in WA (AMCHAM), Council of Governors providing:
    • strategic direction and guidance to AMCHAM in WA and the Board on requested matters and issues; and
    • advocacy for US-AU businesses to engage in opportunities and connection with US and AU businesses and leaders;
  • Edith Cowan University School of Business & Law Advisory Board Member providing strategic directions and guidance to the School. 
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in Australia™
    • Leasing Law, 2021-2025
    • Construction and Infrastructure Law, 2017-2023
  • Western Australian Lead for the K&L Gates Global Ethical Supply Chain & Modern Slavery advisory group
  • Edith Cowan University School of Business and Law Advisory Board Member
  • Governor of the American Chamber of Commerce in WA (AMCHAM), Council of Governors - 2015 to present
  • A regular volunteer of pro bono assistance for Dressed for Success, an international not for profit organisation which provides assistance for disadvantaged and long term unemployed women to secure their long term employment - 2008 to present
  • Moderator and co-presenter: K&L Gates Presents: US Election - The Impact on Australia – An Insider's Guide from Capitol Hill, November 2024
  • Host Speaker: AmCham Admiral Gary Roughead, USN (Ret.), Perth Reception July 2024
  • Host Speaker: AmCham Rear Admiral Richard Seif, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet’s Submarine Forces, Perth Reception in partnership with the US Consulate Perth 2023
  • Moderator and presenter: "Why the New Modern Slavery Laws Are Likely to Impact Your Business", with panellists Jenn Morris (Walk Free Foundation), Fiona Lawrie (Wesfarmers) and Dr. Mark Andrich (Sustainable Platform), April 2019.
  • Event Chairperson, Law Society CPD Seminar, "Modern Slavery: what it means for your clients", Perth, March 2019
  • K&L Gates National Leasing Seminar Series (Part 1 and 2), August and October 2016
Additional Thought Leadership Pages
  • Author, K&L Gates Web Self Survey Tool, "Are you caught by Modern Slavery laws?", April 2019
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