Harpreet Bawa
- By Hayder Shkara
Harpreet Bawa, Senior Associate
Special counsel
Harpreet Bawa is a Senior Associate at Justice Family Lawyers with more than a decade of experience practising exclusively in family law. Since joining the firm in 2018, he has built a reputation for resolving complex parenting and property disputes through a combination of strategic negotiation, detailed preparation and strong advocacy.
Before becoming a lawyer, Harpreet worked as an accountant, providing him with a unique advantage in complex financial matters. His ability to analyse financial records, identify key issues and understand the practical realities behind asset structures is particularly valuable in property settlements involving businesses, trusts, investments and significant asset pools.
Known for his calm and approachable manner, Harpreet understands the emotional challenges clients face during separation and is committed to helping families move forward with clarity and confidence.
Areas Of Expertise
- Complex property settlements
- Financial disputes involving businesses and investments
- Parenting disputes
- Recovery orders
- Relocation applications
- Contravention proceedings
- Family violence matters
- Child abuse allegations
- Negotiated settlements and consent orders
- High-conflict family law disputes
Professional Background
Harpreet was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2014 after completing his Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through the College of Law.
Prior to entering legal practice, he worked as an accountant, developing the analytical and financial skills that continue to underpin his approach to family law today. His accounting background enables him to quickly identify financial issues that may significantly affect the outcome of a property settlement, while also helping clients understand complex financial information in a practical and accessible way.
Since joining Justice Family Lawyers in 2018, Harpreet has become one of the firm’s leading practitioners in both parenting and property matters. He regularly appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and is well known amongst members of the profession, including Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Counsel and fellow family lawyers.
While many of his matters resolve through negotiation, Harpreet is equally comfortable advocating for clients in contested proceedings where court intervention is required. His ability to remain focused on practical outcomes has helped many clients resolve disputes that initially appeared impossible to settle.
Approach To Family Law
As both a husband and father, Harpreet understands the importance of family and the emotional impact separation can have on parents and children alike.
Clients often come to him during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. He believes effective family law representation requires more than legal knowledge alone. It requires empathy, patience and an ability to understand the human issues sitting behind the legal dispute.
Harpreet is known for taking a measured and solutions-focused approach, helping clients manage emotionally charged situations while remaining focused on achieving the best possible outcome.
Notable Experience
Throughout his career, Harpreet has achieved significant outcomes across a broad range of family law matters, including:
- Recovery and relocation applications
- Parenting disputes involving allegations of abuse
- No-contact orders
- Complex property settlements
- Contravention proceedings
- International travel disputes
- Enforcement of property orders
- Trustee for sale applications
Qualifications & Admissions
- Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales (2014)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, The College of Law (2013)
- Bachelor of Laws, Western Sydney University (2012)
- Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), University of Ballarat (2008)
Professional Memberships
Member, Law Society of New South Wales
Media & Publications
Harpreet has contributed to family law education through professional and public-facing content, including video commentary on family law issues.
Dividing Assets and Debts After Separation: What the Family Law Act Really Says
His work has featured in a number of published judgments, including:
- Bandoni & Milic [2016] FamCA 956 (11 November 2016) (sexual abuse allegations, no contact)
- Sartin & Sartin & Anor [2016] FCCA 800 (Property split, significant contributions from parents)
- Sartin & Sartin & Anor (No.2) [2016] FCCA 2687 (Indemnity costs application)
- Sartin & Sartin & Anor (No.3) [2017] FCCA 2588 (Application under the slip rule to amend final orders)
- Reslan & Roosta [2019] FamCA 851 (18 November 2019) (Contravention Application)
- Grainger & Grainger [2023] FedCFamC1F 490 (Interim international travel)
- Grainger & Grainger (No 2) [2024] FedCFamC1F 460 (Subpoena objection)
- Grainger & Grainger (No 3) [2024] FedCFamC1F 470 (International relocation, enforcement of property orders and trustee for sale)
Beyond The Law
Outside the office, Harpreet enjoys spending time with his family and son, as well as following cricket, basketball and soccer. He brings the same values that are important to him personally, integrity, commitment and care for family, into every matter he handles.
Client Reviews
‘Harpreet guided me through a difficult child custody matter. Everything was explained clearly and I felt supported throughout.’
Patrick M, May 2026
‘I recently had a few consults with Harpreet Bawa. I consulted Harpreet after an extremely unsatisfactory experience with another firm. Sadly, my representation by one of the team there, confirmed the negative stereotype, that lawyers only care about money and have no qualms fleecing even the more financially vulnerable. In stark contrast, my experience with Harpreet and Justice Family Lawyers, has renewed my faith in the legal profession. In my opinion, Harpreet is very knowledgeable in legal matters and was also really patient and articulate, in explaining processes, in detail, to a layman (such as myself). But more importantly, Harpreet has clearly managed to maintain his integrity in a field, in which (I am told) it is quite difficult to do so.’
Betts, July 2025
“Recently had a phone interview with Harpreet. I found him to be very knowledgeable and fair. He gave me the correct advice and did not sugarcoat anything. He did not string me along.”
“Great team at Justice Family Lawyers. Good advice and representation. Harpreet knows the system, along with its flaws, and will navigate you through without fleecing you dry. The team are child-focused and can see you through the pitfalls and games that you will inevitably come across. Can’t recommend them enough, this team got me the shared custody that my son deserves.”
“Best Service and very professional.”
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