From 1st September 2026, Herro Solicitors is now part of Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers. The Herro Solicitors team can still be contacted on 02
9247 0100. For new matters, please complete our enquiry form on the contact page of our website and we will direct you to a member of our
team who can assist you.
Herro Solicitors specialises in retail and commercial Leases. We act for clients in drafting, advising and negotiating Leases and
in resolving Lease disputes. We act for both Tenants and Landlords.
Herro Solicitors has been recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2027 and 2026 within the category of
Best Law Firm’s in Australia .
We provide advice, draft and negotiate agreements for Lease, Fitout Deeds, Subleases, Licences, Lessor Disclosure Statement, Lessee
Disclosure Statements and Assignor Disclosure Statements issued pursuant to Retail Lease Legislation (including the Retail Leases Act).
We act for clients on Lease assignments, surrenders, sale and purchase of business, default notices, termination, exercise of options and
rent reviews.
We act for both Landlords and Tenants in resolving lease disputes, including claims for misleading, deceptive and unconscionable conduct,
termination of leases, recovery of possession after lock out, compensation and damages.
We also practice in the areas of property law, commercial law (including sale and purchase of business) and litigation, including dispute
resolution and mediation.
We achieve outstanding results for clients – including some of Australia's major retail brands, international and publicly listed
retail brands, family owned and independent businesses, landlords, and new businesses entering into a lease for the first time.
PARTNER
Anthony Herro is a Partner at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers and is one of Sydney’s leading retail lease lawyers.
Anthony has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ in 2027, 2026 and 2025 for Leasing Law.
Anthony is ranked “Leading” in the Doyle’s Guide for 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023 in the category “Leading
Leasing Lawyers NSW”.
Anthony acts for clients in drafting, advising and negotiating Leases and in resolving Lease disputes.
He possesses an in-depth knowledge of Retail Leases Legislation across all States and Territories in Australia (including the Retail
Leases Act)
and in property law in relation to Leases.
He has extensive experience in all aspects of retail and commercial leasing – including complex Lease negotiations and resolution of Lease
disputes.
He is very determined and committed to achieving exemplary and just outcomes for his clients.
He has delivered hundreds of seminars and articles on retail and commercial Leases for lawyers and other professionals including Australian
Property Institute (API), the College of Law (Continuing Professional Education), the Eastern Suburbs Law Society, the Inner West Law
Society, St-George- Sutherland Law Society, the Law Society Journal, Legalwise Seminars, LexisNexis, the New South Wales State Legal
Conference, Television Education Network (TEN), the Property Council of Australia and the University of New South Wales (The Edge).
Anthony was appointed to the Working Group commissioned by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner to consider amendments to the Retail
Leases Act.
Anthony regularly makes submissions to government enquiries on retail leases and has advised Government on proposed amendments to the Retail
Leases Act.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (with Merit) from the University of New South Wales.
Anthony's previous legal experience includes employment as a solicitor with international law firm Baker McKenzie and Partner with Herro &
Martin Solicitors.
In addition to his legal expertise, Anthony has wide retail business experience, achieving in 1999 the Westfield Award for Retail Excellence
in New South Wales (Men's Fashion.) He has previously held the position of Managing Director of a retail clothing chain for 11 years. His
retail experience allows him to empathise and understand retail leasing from the practical perspective of the parties themselves.
For over 30 years, Anthony has represented clients at Mediation in lease disputes.
Anthony is a Resolution Institute (www.resolution.institute) Accredited Mediator
with National Accreditation.
For over 19 years, Anthony has been a Mediator on the Mediation Panel with the NSW Office of the Small Business Commissioner (https://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/news-podcasts/news/new-mediation-panel-appointed).
Anthony is a highly skilled Mediator and is committed to assisting parties resolving disputes.
Anthony served as Chairman of Eurella Community Services Inc. from 2006 to 2017, (www.eurella.org.au)
and was granted Life Membership in 2019.
Anthony served as Secretary of the St Thomas More Society from 2009 to 2023 (www.stms.org.au)
and was granted Life Membership in 2023.
Anthony has served on both the Dispute Resolution Committee and the Property Committee for the Law Society of New South Wales.
Anthony served as a Committee Member on the NSW Small Business Development Corporation for the NSW Government.
Anthony is a founding trustee of the Herro Foundation.