Luke Musto is an Associate Lawyer at Harris Gomez Group, currently based in the firm’s Santiago office. With a wealth of experience across multiple Latin American jurisdictions, Luke serves as a vital “bridge” between the firm’s Australian and Latin American offices, working on matters across all practice areas. His role involves facilitating seamless collaboration and ensuring the successful navigation of complex cross-border projects.
Prior to joining the Santiago office, Luke started with the Sydney team and was then based in Argentina for several years, where he gained invaluable experience and further deepened his understanding of Latin American legal and business environments. His time there enhanced his ability to manage international legal matters spanning diverse jurisdictions, time zones, and languages. During his time in Santiago, Luke acted as Deputy Practice Lead as a maternity leave replacement. This role allowed him to gain valuable leadership experience, managing a dynamic legal practice while continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
Luke is a member of the NSW Law Society. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he is actively involved with Auscham and Britcham in Chile, furthering his engagement with key business communities and fostering bilateral relationships.
He was recognised with the prestigious Alejandro Malaspina Award for Spanish from the Embassy of Spain in Australia in 2017.
Within the Harris Gomez Group team, Luke collaborates across all of HGG’s offices, serving as a vital bridge between jurisdictions. His practice encompasses immigration, corporate, commercial, cross-border transactions, corporate human rights, ESG, and employment law. This broad expertise allows him to deliver comprehensive and tailored legal guidance that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities faced by each client.
Luke’s extensive regional expertise, cultural fluency, and cross-disciplinary approach position him as a trusted advisor to clients navigating international and domestic legal landscapes.
Practice Focus:
- Immigration Law
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Law
- Cross-Border issues
- Corporate Human Rights
- Environmental, Social and Governance
- Employment Law
Education:
- Master of Laws (LLM) in Migration Law with Commendation – Australian National University (ANU)
- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts (Distinction in Spanish) – University of Wollongong
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice – Australian National University
Insights:
- LatAm Analysis: Latin America Market Briefing 2025
- Corporate Responsibility: The Growing Importance of Human Rights Due Diligence
- Employment Law Practical Guide: Protecting Your Business Through Employment Contracts and IP Clauses
- International Law Analysis: Challenges and Opportunities in Cross-Border M&As