Nicholas Carney
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BCom LLB 2005
Nicholas Carney is a Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF).
Nicholas advises governments and the private sector on complex infrastructure projects. He has experience across transport, health, social housing, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳and smart cities.
He graduated from UNSW with a BComm/LLB in 2005. Before starting at HSF, he led a national campaign for a Human Rights Act.
Nicholas was a member of UNSW Council from 2004 - 2019. He sits on the Foundation Board of the State Library of NSW.
UNSW Law has had a huge and positive impact on my career. I learned, amongst other things, how to dissect complex problems and construct practical solutions. I use these skills every day as I advise my clients on major infrastructure projects.