Our Principals and People

Blair Hebenton
Managing Director of Michael Hughes Legal

Bachelor in Laws from University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle.
Bachelor in Applied Psychology from University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle.
Member of the Law Society of Western Australia
Chairperson of Attitudinal Healing Western Australia (Inc)


Blair has practiced law for over 17 years covering a wide range of commercial and property matters including leasing, carbon sequestration, liquor licensing, franchising and general commercial and contract advice. For the majority of that time he has worked with Michael and his clients. For his sins Blair is a persistent supporter of the Western Force, however his support of the Arsenal & Essendon football clubs at least allow him to also follow a team that has more than a marginal likelihood of success from week to week.

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Michael Hughes
Director of Michael Hughes Legal

B. Juris, LLB (UWA)


Michael has recently retired from practice and is enjoying later tee times to work on his golf swing.

Duncan Blond
Senior Associate of Michael Hughes Legal

Juris Doctor from Murdoch University
Bachelor of Arts from The University of Western Australia
Member of the Law Society of Western Australia


Duncan has practiced law for over 10 years, both in an international national law firm, and in boutique law firms. Duncan’s experience covers a wide variety of general and commercial law matters including leasing, licensing, asset sales and acquisitions, franchising and service contracts.

Clients Duncan has provided legal solutions to include some of Australia’s largest property developers and real estate funds, various Australian State and Local Governments and renewable energy sector producers.

He is a proud father of two boys who keep him on his toes. He enjoys getting out into the bush to experience the beautiful country around Perth and beyond.

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