Anthony Herro is a Partner at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers and is one of Sydney’s leading retail lease lawyers.

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.

Anthony’s previous legal experience includes employment as a solicitor with international law firm Baker McKenzie, Partner with Herro & Martin Solicitors, and Partner with Herro 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 highly skilled Mediator and is committed to assisting parties resolving disputes.

“[Anthony and his team] are a team of very skilled solicitors. Responsiveness is excellent. Very thorough approach to all leasing matters and the depth of experience within the team on understanding these matters are great!” – Darren Weir, Head of Property, Harris Farm Markets, April 2021
 

Key Professional Achievements

  • Anthony holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (with Merit) from the University of New South Wales.
  • He has been recognised 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”.
  • 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.
  • 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 served as Chairman of Eurella Community Services Inc. from 2006 to 2017, (www.eurella.org.au) and was granted Life Membership in 2019.
  • He 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.
  • He 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.