Who we are:
We are a group of experienced and passionate Lawyers and Consultants with a forward-thinking attitude and outcome driven focus. We bring to you a unique mix of experience in Business and Commercial Law, Immigration Law, Employment Law as well as not for profits and Charities law.
We have a rich experience in all aspects of senior management, taxation obligations, human resources management, strategic planning, risk management and working in house at large international organisations.
This allows us to understand your problems and offer you real world solutions that will empower you to achieve your desired outcomes with confidence.
Our Vision: To be the go-to legal consultants in Sydney for aspiring individuals, start-ups, SMEs, and Charities.
Our Mission: To play a significant role as legal consultants to our local community by providing quality and ethical legal services to our family of clients, giving them a Headstart and giving our staff an ethical and professional purpose.
Our Values: Integrity, Efficiency, Reliability and Flexibility
Our Commitments: We are committed to providing high-quality and ethical legal services at a competitive price using the latest technology at our disposal.
Our People:
Abdulla Rahhal: Founder & Principal Solicitor
Abdulla is a Legal and Communications Professional with more than 15 years of experience in Legal, compliance, marketing, and communications sectors. Abdulla is a Solicitor Member of the Law Society of NSW as well as a current Professional Member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA).
Abdulla founded Headstart Legal after gaining a variety of experiences working as Legal Counsel as well as a Director of Fundraising and Communications at a leading International Not for Profit Organisation.
Before working in house, Abdulla had worked as a solicitor at multiple law firms and community legal centres such as the Kingsford Legal Centre and the Welfare Rights Centre. He has a strong passion for human rights work and has volunteered his time, energy, and skills to support many local community organisations over the years, including the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) and the Office of the Grand Mufti of Australia.
Abdulla completed his Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales (UNSW- 2011) and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law, Sydney (2012). In 2013 Abdulla was admitted as a solicitor of the NSW Supreme Court and High Court of Australia.