Strategic Legal Advice, Grounded in Real-World Outcomes
About Us
Meet the Principal Lawyer
Rodrigo Haddad
Principal Lawyer & Founder
Rodrigo Haddad is the founder of Newman Alvarez Lawyers, bringing over eight years of experience in commercial law, litigation and insolvency. He is recognised for his strategic mindset and ability to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes in complex legal matters.
He is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation and holds ARITA Advanced Certification in Insolvency, reflecting deep expertise across both disputes and financial restructuring.
Rodrigo regularly acts in high-stakes and time-sensitive matters, providing clients with clear direction, strong advocacy and commercially sound advice.
Core Expertise
Commercial Litigation
Disputes involving contracts, shareholders, partnerships, and misleading conduct.
Insolvency & Restructuring
Acting for creditors, companies, liquidators and trustees.
Dispute Resolution & Enforcement
Injunctions, urgent applications and strategic enforcement proceedings.
Commercial & Transactions
Business sales, acquisitions, shareholder agreements and advisory.
A Practical, Results-Driven Approach
Rodrigo’s approach is grounded in clarity, efficiency and commercial awareness. Clients benefit from advice that is not only legally sound, but aligned with real business objectives.
With experience across both litigation and transactional matters, he provides holistic guidance—anticipating risks and resolving issues before they escalate.
Bilingual & International Perspective
Fluent in English and Spanish, Rodrigo works closely with local and international clients, providing accessible and culturally attuned legal services.
Building Long-Term Relationships
At Newman Alvarez Lawyers, the focus is on building lasting client relationships through trust, transparency and consistent results.