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Pro Bono Law — Western Australia

A pro bono law firm founded by principal lawyer Peter HD Le — built on the belief that legal skill is worth the most when it’s given freely, to the people and causes that need it. 

Westwood takes its name from Peter's two great passions: Western Australia and the Collingwood Football Club.

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Peter HD Le — Principal Lawyer

25+

Years of legal experience across private practice, in-house and government

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Boards and committees served, spanning legal, cultural and community organisations

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Awards for service to the legal profession and multicultural community

"Peter wants to live a life with purpose — to inspire and be inspired by the people around him."

Peter’s tenet is to help others and to act at all times righteously, with courage, humanity and kindness. 

Peter wants to live a life with purpose. 

He wants to inspire and be inspired by the people around him. He imagines a world where people wake up every morning and be inspired, feel safe wherever they may be, and at the end of the day be fulfilled by the work that they do.

Peter hopes that he has played some part in helping to advance towards that vision and he has dedicated his life and his career to it.

Peter is an award-winning senior legal practitioner within the West Australian legal fraternity, with over 25 years of experience across private practice, in-house legal counsel roles and local government. In private practice, he has worked for national, international and top-tier law firms, and is a trusted advisor to companies, not-for-profits, charities and social & sporting organisations.

Throughout his career, Peter has always been willing to provide pro bono legal work and advice.

He also sits on a wide range of boards, providing stewardship in legal, risk, governance and compliance — the throughline of a career spent putting expertise where it’s needed most.

Board & Committee Service

Where the work happens

Asian Australian Lawyers Association (WA Branch)

Inaugural President — promoting cultural diversity and inclusion in the legal profession

LLG

Lawyers in Local Government Network

Founder & Chair — provides support and collegiality for lawyers working in local government

City West Lotteries House

Chair — affordable office space for not-for-profit organisations

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Asia Business Council of WA Inc

Founder & Chair — a collective council of all Asian business chambers, councils and associations in WA

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CarersWA

Board Member — the peak body representing carers in WA

Phoenix Support & Advocacy Services

Board Member — provides support and counselling for survivors of child sexual abuse

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Project Humanity Australia

Committee Member & Strategic Legal Advisor – humanitarian projects

National Australia-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited

National Australia-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce

Founding Committee Member & Legal Advisor – promoting bilateral commence & industry

 

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Westnam United

30+ years involved, including as past President and Secretary and a lifetime member — a soccer and social club serving diaspora communities in the Northern suburbs.

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WA Vietnam Business Council

Vice President — promoting bilateral trade and investment between WA and Vietnam

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Centacare Employment & Training

Board Member — affordable education and training for underprivileged jobseekers

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Vietnamese Community in Western Australia

Past President — peak body representing 60,000 Vietnamese Australians in WA

Testimonials

What people say

“Peter has been a trusted legal advisor to me for more than 2 decades, guiding and advising me through my many business ventures.”
Mark Jackson CEO | business proprietor
There is no better legal intellect than Peter.”
David Morgan Managing Director | President WAVBC
“Peter brings a thoughtful and independent perspective to board discussions, combining strong critical thinking with a genuine willingness to challenge constructively. His breath of experience, together with his commitment to diversity of thought and opinion, enables Carers WA board to make more informed and balanced decisions”.
Richard Newman CEO of CarersWA
“Peter has been my lawyer for more than 2 decades, helping me set up all my barber shops. I first met Peter as a teenager when he came to my barber shop for a haircut. It is a testament to Peter’s ability to maintain long and lasting relationships.”
Ali Mohammad Ali Business proprietor
“Peter has been part of the success of MCQ Supermarkets in Perth, he has been with us side by side as our trusted advisor through our journey of growth and expansion.”
Minh Lam Managing Director | MCQ Supermarkets
“Peter’s legal ability is second to none, he is also reliable and a trusted advisor, but Peter also has an uncanny ability to unite people, both on a personal level and on a business level.”
Terrence Cheong CPA | President | Chairperson
Peter has the ability to relate to people on all levels and from all backgrounds.”
Henry Heng Founder and CEO of public listed company Eneco Refresh Limited
“Peter is a strategic thinker and a sounding board for practical solutions focused advice.”
Ky Cao Founder and CEO of public listed company Perth Energy, now AGL Energy
“The ability to simplify complex legal issues so that people can understand is a gift that Peter has.”
Edmund Damouni Managing Director | Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Morocco
“Peter is not only an exceptional lawyer, but also a highly respected member of cultural communities in WA. His professionalism, integrity and unwavering commitment to giving back has earned him the respect and admiration of some many who know him.”
Sal Vallelonga Managing Director | President of the WA Italian Club
“Peter is caring, conscientious and committed to seeing the community prosper.”
Janine Freeman Former Member for Mirrabooka in the WA Parliament
"A brilliant legal mind and commercially savvy, a lawyer you want on your side."
Gino VespoliCEO of Vespoli Group of Companies
"Peter is an experienced and skilled board member, bringing legal, risk, and compliance oversight to boards. Peter exercises sound judgment and provides valuable strategic guidance."
Louise LamontCEO of Phoenix Support & Advocacy Services Inc
Recognition

Awards & honours

2019

WA Volunteer for Multicultural Communities Award

2019

Winner of the Piddington Society’s Senior Lawyer of the Year

2021

Winner of the Law Society of WA’s Lawyer of the Year

2021

Listed among the Most Influential Lawyers by Australasian Lawyers

Westwood — for the good.

A pro bono law firm founded by Peter HD Le, serving the Western Australian community with legal skill, governance and advocacy.

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