Hutton McCarthy

Hutton McCarthy helps government and non-government clients with disputes, public inquiries and investigations, and strategic legal advice. The firm is based in Darwin.

Its lawyers act in complex litigation, including class actions, regulatory proceedings, contract disputes and defamation. They also act in Royal Commissions, Parliamentary inquiries and coronial inquests.

The two partners, Tom Hutton and Michael McCarthy, both worked at Corrs Chambers Westgarth before Michael set up the firm in 2020. The firm also gives advice on administrative and public law, statutory interpretation and the prospects of success at trial.

Hutton McCarthy has its office at Level 17, Charles Darwin Centre, 19 Smith Street Mall, Darwin. The website does not name other offices or a set service area. Its partners have acted for clients in the Northern Territory and in other states.

Hutton McCarthy works in litigation and dispute resolution, public inquiries and investigations, and strategic advice. Its litigation matters include class actions, regulatory proceedings, breach of contract, personal injury, employment, construction, defamation and environmental law. The firm has acted in Royal Commissions, Parliamentary inquiries and coronial inquests. It also does pro bono work and is experienced in alternative dispute resolution.