He’s almost always the youngest person in the room but when Stipe speaks, even the oldest hands listen. Stipe has earned the gratitude and respect of many established company directors and individuals who he has helped through financial hardship, insolvency, bankruptcy and business reconstruction.

He speaks fluent accountancy and insolvency practitioners enjoy his repartee on topics ranging from extending convening periods or remuneration approval to recovering voidable transactions and public examinations.
With a pedigree that boasts large British and Australian multinationals across the consumer goods, manufacturing and retail space, Stipe has worked on complex and high-profile cases that most lawyers will only ever read about. His professional mantra is that being a lawyer is easy, but being a good lawyer is hard.

Stipe leads our insolvency and restructuring division which focusses on insolvency, bankruptcy, restructuring and business reconstruction, tax disputes and shareholder and co-owner disputes and commercial debt recovery, serving clients across the entire nation, from Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Perth and online.

We know Stipe is better than good. He’s won many awards and accolades for being both young and quick-witted, so if you need the best and brightest to rescue your distressed assets, Stipe’s your man (unless someone whisks him away for a coffee, and then you may find he’s distracted for a minute or two).

Mark firmly believes that his role is finding the legal answers to fulfil his clients’ greatest commercial desires.

His wealth of experience and deft touch makes his services a magnet for major national and international corporations and he has acted for industry heavyweights Goldman Sachs, Babcock & Brown, P&O and Sirtex Medical Limited, fashion brand Oroton, national sporting body Cricket Australia, and the largest video game publisher in the world, Electronic Arts.

A towering figure both figuratively and literally, Mark has represented a US supercomputer company in tenders to supply their products to overseas governments, conducted legal and IP audits in New Zealand for major manufacturing and technology companies, and ushered in new corporate structures and governance procedures for numerous national industry representative and not-for-profit bodies including ANCAP, APPEA, and the Australian Automobile Association.

Whether it is working on the international acquisition of a major manufacturing business, establishing a global licencing network for a breakthrough technology, or working as board member for multiple major national healthcare organisations, Mark is known for forging concrete results for his clients out of the toughest of situations.

Mark is the Chairman of the ACT branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF Australia), a director on the board of the National Heart Foundation of Australia (ACT Division), and is the Chairman of all our board meetings here at Chamberlains.

Angela has over 10 years’ experience as a commercial and property solicitor and has been involved in a wide range of matters including conveyancing, corporate/business transactions, commercial litigation, bankruptcy & insolvency, wills and probates, and financial services.

Angela focusses in servicing the wide ranging legal needs of business operators and owners and takes a commercial and common sense approach to giving legal advice.

Originating from Araluen NSW, a small country town near Braidwood with a population of around 200 people. From her small town origins Angela understands the importance of building and maintaining good relationships with everyone she has dealings with.

Angela values the importance of education and supports students in various aspects. For many years Angela has been working as a mentor for the ANU Legal Workshop providing guidance to law students who want to be admitted to practice law. Angela is also the President of the Braidwood Preschool Committee.

Angela believes that education about the law should not be limited to law students. There are so many small business owners who don’t have access to education about their legal obligations and advice about how best to set up and operate their business. It is for this reason that Angela also regularly volunteers at the Legal Advice Clinic for Small Business in Canberra, operated by the University of Canberra, in conjunction with Legal Aid ACT.

Angela was the 2017 Canberra Business Woman of the Year.

Angela has extensive experience in various property related transactions, business transactions, complex wills and estates planning matters, and employment law.

Since becoming a lawyer, Michael carved an impressive career predominantly in construction litigation at large commercial law firms.  Recognised as a leader in the field of Building and Construction Law, Michael founded the Chamberlains Law Firm Sydney office, and heads our Building and Construction Division nationally.

As an accredited adjudicator under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW), Michael regularly determines disputes under the legislation (as well as advising clients) and is responsible for annotating the Australian Capital Territory SOP Act on behalf of Thomson Reuters. Michael acts for all sectors of industry, including residential construction, developments, commercial projects and civil infrastructure projects. Michael acts on behalf of a range of clients across industry, from small residential builders to national Tier 1 construction businesses.

Michael is also a member of the Society of Construction Law Australia, and clients rave about his ability to deliver plain English advice and his tenacity in pursuing or defending claims. Michael’s experience as an advocate and as an adjudicator assists him to consistently deliver exceptional results to his clients.

When not practicing law, Michael maintains an avid interest in sport (particularly the NRL and his beloved Wests Tigers) and can usually be found playing sport, watching sport or thinking about sport.

Lachlan has extensive experience as a commercial litigator, with a focus on insurance and debt recovery related issues. He has demonstrated expertise in litigation involving insurance, heavy motor and transport issues, debt recovery, contractual interpretation, corporations law, and commercial fraud.

Lachlan has advised and assisted in a number of high profile litigation matters. He understands the impact litigation has on the individuals and businesses involved and provides professional, tailored advice to help his clients in their time of need.

Jon has been a lawyer in the Australian Capital Territory since 2007, during which time he has run some of the largest litigation in the ACT.

Jon has extensive advocacy experience and routinely appears before the Federal Court of Australia, the ACT Supreme Court and ACT Magistrates Court as a solicitor advocate.

Jon applies a practical client-focused approach to each case, which means that he works closely with his clients to achieve the best result in each case. This approach is borne out of Jon’s ability to problem solve difficult legal issues in highly litigious circumstances.

Jon is known for his ability to run complex estate litigation matters and also medical negligence claims. He has run some of the most complex medical negligence litigation in the ACT and in doing so has achieved many great results for his clients.

Harold has over 20 years’ experience working in the areas of property and corporate & commercial law and has extensive knowledge across commercial property, media, retail, commercial, and telecommunications matters.

He has acted and advised on: multiple major facility management agreements, data center and telecommunications leases with licences involving some of the world’s largest information technology companies, commercial-, industrial- and retail property acquisitions, as well as  joint ventures, mergers and business acquisitions.

Gary has been a practising solicitor since 1976, after graduating in Arts and Law from the University of Sydney. He undertakes work on behalf of the NSW Trustee and Guardian and the State Legal Representation Office, as well as private sector clients. Gary also appears as a solicitor advocate in proceedings before ICAC, PIC and other regulatory tribunals.

Gary is an Accredited Specialist in Advocacy, Dispute Resolution, and Personal Injury Law, and an Assessor and DRS Decision Maker of the Claims Assessment and Resolution Service (CARS), appointed by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority of NSW.

He is a member of the Law Society Specialist Accreditation Dispute Resolution Committee and Personal Injury Advisory Committee, and is accredited as a Mediator by the NSW Law Society.

Gary has been an Arbitrator in the Supreme Court, District Court and the Local Court, is a member of the Council of Australian Tribunals, and was a part-time tutor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Western Sydney.

Grounded, pro-active and thorough, Kellie is exactly the conveyancer you want dealing with the intricacies of buying or selling a property.

Kellie handles large volumes of ACT conveyancing like no other. Kellie seamlessly prepares, organises and tracks the mountains of paperwork sometimes required in transactions and, importantly, is able to explain the conveyancing process in plain English.

With a background in real estate, Kellie’s stable of repeat clients is a testament to her experience, client service and the speed with which she gets the job done.

Sayward’s practical, methodical and focused approach to legal practice consistently brings her clients the results they seek.

These are traits she has cultivated not only through studying the law, but from her background in equine science and her work in the horse industry, where efficiency and commerciality are also key issues for clients.

In addition to her insolvency work with personal clients, SMEs and insolvency practitioners, Sayward heads up Chamberlains’ specialist equine law service.

One of the few Canberra-based specialists in this field, Sayward offers legal advice on everything from buying and selling horses to dispute resolution.

She is also a keen dressage rider and is producing her own young dressage prospect.

Gillian is an accredited Family Law specialist, having practised exclusively in Family Law for 18 years. Gillian has extensive experience in all areas of family law and has a reputation for achieving comprehensive and practical outcomes that are tailored to the individual needs of her clients.

Gillian is firmly committed to exploring out of court solutions for her client’s and is experienced in mediation, collaborative law and arbitration. If your matter is unable to be resolved without going to Court, Gillian can support you through the process as a highly skilled Solicitor Advocate who regularly appears in the Family Law Courts in Canberra, Newcastle and Sydney.

Gillian has a particular expertise in complex parenting matters including relocation and international issues, property matters including restructuring commercial interests, preparation of Financial Agreements including child support matters, surrogacy matters, and family violence Orders matters.

James is a corporate and commercial litigator based primarily in Chamberlains’ Sydney office. However, he spends much of the week working from his home on the NSW Central Coast.

In 2018, after a decade in the profession, James kicked off a revolutionary series of videos called “Coffee and a Case Note” giving casual, brief reports on recent legal cases over a cup of coffee. The series continues to this day. It is an approach that has been occasionally mimicked, though never for very long.

Aside from managing a YouTube channel, Instagram page, Twitter account, Facebook page, TikTok page and podcast sharing knowledge about recent decisions, James also regularly gives talks and papers for leading legal education providers and universities.

However, sharing his legal knowledge far and wide is not the only string to his bow. James also prides himself on being approachable.

While knowledge is all well and good, approachability is fundamental to James’ practice. Whether he’s before a judge, dealing with an opponent, assisting a colleague, or advising a client – he prides himself on making sure the right message gets through.

His approachability, combined with his knowledge, sees James regularly recognised as a prominent member of the legal profession.

James uses his skills to help companies, trusts and partnerships (and the people in and around them like directors, trustees, shareholders, partners and beneficiaries) protect and, where necessary, project their interests. This will often involve Court work where James is equally happy “on his feet” before the judge, or serving as part of a team, along with a barrister or two.

In his off time, you might find James recording his horror movie podcast “Spooko” or reminiscing about the days when he used to make rap music.

Michael has extensive experience in resolving commercial disputes, particularly those arising from personal and corporate insolvency. Michael regularly acts for insolvency practitioners, companies, directors, related parties and creditors and applies his comprehensive knowledge of insolvency laws to provide accurate and straightforward advice.

Jeremy Kennedy is nationally recognised for his expertise in managing serious workplace incidents and complex employment issues. He represents employers in the mining, construction and manufacturing industries throughout Australia and regularly provides advice and training to boards in relation to compliance with work health and safety laws.

Jeremy has 30 years of legal experience as a specialist workplace, employment and industrial relations lawyer with a focus on work health and safety, serious incident management and prosecutions by safety regulators. Jeremy has been acknowledged in 2018 by Doyles Legal Guide as a leading WHS lawyer nationally, and in 2018 and 2020 as highly recommended in the areas of labour law by Best Lawyers International Legal Guide.

Jeremy also has broad experience dealing with Commercial Litigation matters. He acts in the District and Supreme Courts in NSW, and the Federal Court in Commercial Dispute matters, including:

• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Breach of non-disclosure and confidentiality/restraint agreements
• Matters seeking injunctive relief, equitable remedies and damages

He has also sought and obtained elusive remedies such as Mareva Injunctions (civil asset freeze orders) and Anton Piller Orders (civil search and seizure orders) on behalf of his clients.

Jeremy is an astute negotiator, strategist and advocate who is respected and highly regarded in this field. He is considered one of Australia’s leading and most experienced WHS lawyers.

Chamberlains – Workplace Capability Statement 2021

Ashleigh’s primary focus is private wealth law which encompasses estate and succession planning, estate administration, wealth protection and taxation advice, property structuring, estate litigation and superannuation law.

As a trusted adviser, Ashleigh has expertise in preparing holistic plans for her clients. From assisting clients with advice regarding the structuring of assets at the initial accumulation of wealth phase through to the protection of assets and ultimately distribution of assets at death, Ashleigh works with her clients to create robust, protective and tax effective plans.

Ashleigh creates estate plans that maintain lasting legacies for her clients. Ashleigh counsels her clients in a calm and professional manner and assists them with developing and implementing estate plans that help mitigate risks such as family acrimony and estate contestation. Ashleigh also guides her clients through important tax considerations to better facilitate inter-generational wealth transfers and to assist future generations grow their wealth.

Ashleigh has assisted clients with the implementation of special disability trusts to provide for beneficiaries with severe disabilities, the drafting of bespoke trusts that capacitate the specific tailored needs of her clients and the formalisation of philanthropic objectives through the establishment of charitable trusts. Ashleigh advises clients on matters relating to grants of probate, letters of administration and resealing of foreign grants. She guides her clients through the transition from executor to trustee and provides advice to attorneys and guardians in relation to their duties and obligations.

In 2019, Ashleigh was shortlisted as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 awards in the Financial Services category. She has previously worked in the areas of criminal law, debt recovery and personal injury law. Ashleigh holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology from the University of Wollongong and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. She is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.

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Linda is a registered Patent and Trade Mark attorney who has experience across a variety of intellectual property sectors and brings a strategic focus to her advice. Linda has worked with large multi-national organisations, as well as small to medium sized businesses and individuals.

Linda enjoys delivering tailored advice to her clients in all aspects of patent, trade mark and design filing and prosecution.

Harrison believes that tax law is a powerful tool – it can be used to build highly successful businesses and families or bring them to their knees. In the hands of a highly-skilled tax lawyer like Harrison, you know you have a lawyer who will strive for the best tax outcomes possible.

Harrison advises across the range of Australian taxes, including state duties and international tax issues. He has a background working at both the ATO and the private sector focused entirely on tax advisory and disputes. He uses his ATO expertise to understand what the ATO is thinking to resolve tax disputes and protect his clients quickly.

He has acted for businesses of all sizes, as well as wealthy families and international investors. He has advised on business sales, restructuring businesses and corporate tax, expanding businesses overseas, GST advisory, tax planning for start-ups and of course, tax disputes.

Mr. Dell states, “To be a tax lawyer, it goes without saying that you need deep legal knowledge, attention to detail and understand your client’s business. You need all those things plus top listening skills and have a passion for problem-solving”.

Caroline practices for insurers and brokers, and individual clients providing strategic and commercial advice for plaintiff and defended matters. Caroline has extensive experience preparing matters for litigation and appearing across all jurisdictions to advocate for her clients.

She specialises in property and motor vehicle damage claims whilst also advising on NCAT and Land & Environment Court matters. Caroline has a wealth of knowledge advising insurers, clients and brokers on indemnity, policy interpretation, non-disclosure, misrepresentation and fraud.

Caroline always strives to achieve the best results for her clients.

Tim is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, by the Law Society of New South Wales.

Tim has worked exclusively in family law since 2014 and is qualified with a Bachelor of Law, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and Master of Law specialising in Family Law.

Tim is experienced in all aspects of family law including property matters, financial agreements (including pre-nuptial agreements), parenting matters, child support, divorce, same-sex and de facto relationships and spousal maintenance.

Tim’s particular expertise lies in medium to high net worth financial cases, and matters with issues relating to bankruptcy, insolvency and third-party interests. Tim also has extensive experience in complex parenting matters with particular expertise in matters with issues relating to relocation and family violence. Tim also has broad experience in appellate level work and has appeared as solicitor-advocate in proceedings before the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia.

Tim is a pragmatic and resolution focused lawyer. He applies a strategic mind to his cases with an understanding and emphatic approach. Tim is passionate about alternative dispute resolution outside of the court and applies a pragmatic and commercial approach to his work and resolution strategies.

Tim is also a highly experienced litigator and regularly appear as solicitor-advocate in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia and also at appellate level in the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia.

In 2017, Tim was appointed to the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Law Society of New South Wales.

In 2018, Tim was appointed to the Family Law Committee of the Law Society of New South Wales.

Tim is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, a Graduate Fellow of The College of Law and regularly presents continuing professional education seminars to the profession.

Tim works across our Canberra and Sydney offices.

For Hugh litigation lawyers are guardians who, while may not be liked, are the unsung heroes of protecting people from others and sometimes themselves. He describes great lawyers as those who can engage with clients on a personal and intellectual level in order to humanise what can be a lengthy, tedious, frustrating and mechanical process.

As someone who works in a field where framing arguments and steering debates is a constant state of mind, Hugh strives to be true to his own moral code alongside providing his clients with the best legal position.

When not steering debates, Hugh may be found working on his car steering while pursuing his interest in mechanics which was partially fostered after completing a TAFE welding course. He’s also fluent in Spanish, so if anyone needs a Spanish-speaking certified welder and litigation lawyer, Hugh’s your man.

Mohamad is an Associate in the Property team. He has gained extensive experience in Property law including conveyancing, leasing and commercial property transactions. He regularly acts on behalf of first-home buyers, investors and developers, with Mohamad also having a keen interest in Wills and Estates.

Mohamad is dedicated to providing technical, commercial and quality legal advice to clients with meticulous care.

Mohamad has a Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Applied Finance) in addition to his Bachelor of Laws. He completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2013.

He joined Chamberlains Law Firm in 2019, and has been an essential part of the Property team ever since.

Eliza’s career in property law started in 2016 when she commenced work as a paralegal at a sizeable Canberra-based firm. Since that time, she has been admitted as a solicitor, worked on some of Canberra’s most significant developments and transactions and developed a keen sense of commercial acumen. She can handle just about anything you can throw at her – from residential purchases and sales to commercial matters, developments, titling and strata advice.

Eliza has a particular interest in community living and appreciates the complexities that can naturally flow from collective ownership. She also has a passion for all things New South Wales, including boutique development and rural conveyancing.

Eliza’s approach to property law is always based on empathy and is driven by a desire to build a relationship with her clients. She works in close partnership with her clients, bringing clarity to their legal rights and obligations while striving to achieve the best commercial outcome for them. Her practice is holistic and necessitates collaboration with stakeholders and colleagues alike.

In her free time, Eliza can be found working on her aerial lyra tricks, stealing her friend’s and family’s dogs, or bemoaning the fact that there is no more room on her bookshelf for her new purchase.

Amelia Coutts has been practising almost exclusively in family law since being admitted to practise. Amelia is a graduate of the University of Sydney. She has a wide range of experience dealing with property, parenting and divorce matters. Amelia is a highly skilled negotiator and pursues cost-effective solutions without the need to commence court proceedings where possible including through alternative dispute resolution such as mediation or arbitration. Amelia is a highly skilled advocate in cases which proceed to court and has a wealth of knowledge in drafting court documents and preparing matters for court events.

Amelia is also volunteer solicitor at a Community Legal Centre. She has a particular interest in complex parenting matters. She is an experienced representative for vulnerable clients, including those who have experienced family violence.

Amelia is an empathetic and honest communicator. Her clients are kept updated in their family law matter at each stage. In her communications with other practitioners, she advocates for her client’s best interests while also maintaining a commercial and cost-effective approach.

In her free time, you can expect to find Amelia hunting down Sydney’s best sfogliatella (a divine Italian pastry filled with ricotta and candied orange), struggling to stop her standard poodle Sebastian chasing bush turkeys or trying her hand at yet another unsuccessful creative project, French rose in hand.

Neil started at Chamberlains Law Firm as a paralegal in early 2016, and is now working as a lawyer within the Litigation & Restructuring Team in our Canberra office. He was admitted as a solicitor in the ACT Supreme Court in October 2019 and his areas of specialisation currently include corporate & personal insolvency, debt recovery and commercial litigation (including professional negligence, nuisance and unit title management disputes).

Being one of our youngest solicitors in the office, Neil developed a deep interest in his areas of specialisation at a very young age. He recognises the important role that lawyers play in serving individuals and corporations during times of need, and prides himself in assisting his clients in a creative and efficient manner to resolve their disputes. He has earned the respect of his clients and colleagues, with his hard work and dedication over the years both at university and in our office, earning him a spot as a finalist in the Law Student of the Year category of the 2018 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.

Neil’s witty humour and enthusiasm in the office is cherished by his colleagues. He is not only the go to litigation lawyer within our Canberra office, but he is also the fire warden and is responsible for running the annual Pool Tournament at Chamberlains Law Firm. During his spare time, Neil is an avid hiker and traveller and he remains deeply involved with his global Hare Krishna community. When not stuck in Canberra because of a pandemic, Neil spends his annual leave with his family between India and Slovenia. He can also fluently speak 4 languages with Croatian as his next mission.

Neil knows that being a good lawyer requires a commitment to ongoing development in this field and he intends to use his high values and passion for his work to carve his own path in this industry.

Kenny is our most recent addition to the Chamberlains Family and brings with him a broad range of experiences across tax matters including assisting clients with the preparation and review of voluntary disclosures, amendment requests, objections to ATO decisions, requests for remission of interest and penalties as well as responding to formal information requests from the ATO, before and during the audit phase.

Kenny is committed to providing sound commercial advice and assisting clients to actively manage their relationship with revenue authorities by facilitating open communication and bringing practical solutions to the discussion.

Kenny holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Finance) from the University of Sydney and is currently completing his Master of Laws (specialising in Taxation) at the University of Sydney.

Eoin completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Asian Studies at the Australian National University in 2018 and joined Chamberlains’ Property and Commercial team in 2021.

He comes with over seven years of experience in property and commercial law – including in residential conveyancing, retirement villages, large residential developments, construction, land titling and commercial leasing both in the Australian Capital Territory and in New South Wales.

Eoin has a particular interest in construction law and has extensive experience in assisting property developer clients deliver off-the-plan development projects from start to finish, including both small boutique residential developments and large mixed-use developments.

Eoin holds a broad knowledge base of the property industry and prides himself on his personable approach to clients and achieving their desired outcomes.

Eoin speaks Mandarin Chinese and is looking forward to working with the other members of the property team in assisting clients where English may not be their first language.

Nina completed her Bachelor of Politics and Law degree at Monash University in Melbourne. She began her commercial law career in 2019 with Chamberlains when she re-located to Sydney. Nina is now a commercial litigator in the Insurance and Dispute Resolution Team appearing in the Local, District and Supreme Court of New South Wales, and also the New South Wales Civil Administrative Tribunal. She also has extensive experience in litigating in other jurisdictions including Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania.

Nina is extremely passionate about improving people’s access to the legal system and has volunteered at various Community Legal Organisations including presenting Legal Education Seminars to community organisations. Nina is fluent in all languages spoken in the former Yugoslavia, namely Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian.

Nina has significant experience in litigated matters and provides clients with efficient and effective strategies to achieve their commercial goals.

Norisha completed her Bachelor of Laws at Griffith University in Brisbane. She began her career at Chamberlains Law Firm in mid-2020 and now works with the Litigation & Restructuring team at the Canberra office.

Norisha has experience in corporate & personal insolvency, debt recovery and commercial matters, and also has experience across a range of jurisdictions, including New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and the ACT.

In addition to her experience, she also has a strong understanding of court practices and directions in these jurisdictions and enjoys being involved in complex corporate & personal insolvency matters, with a hope to become a specialist in this area.

Norisha has a strong client focus and is committed to achieving favourable outcomes for clients in a cost-effective and timely matter.

Christopher completed his Bachelor of Law degree and Communications in Advertising double degree at the University of Canberra. He began practising in 2019 and is now a proud member of the Wills and Estates Team at Chamberlains Law Firm.

As a local Canberran, Christopher is well acquainted with the practical considerations of practice in the ACT and surrounding NSW areas and the complexities that can sometimes arise in cross-jurisdictional matters. Christopher understands what a difficult time any legal proceedings can be, especially when losing a loved one. He finds meaning in helping people when they’re in need and always strives for the smoothest and most stress-free experiences for his clients so they can focus on what matters to them.

Christopher has experience in various fields, from Family Law to Disputed Estates, and his melting-pot of knowledge enables him to think outside the box and implement creative solutions to any legal dilemma.

Christopher completed his Bachelor of Law degree at the University of Technology in Sydney. He began his commercial law career in 2018 and is now a commercial litigator in the Insurance and Dispute Resolution Team at Chamberlains Law Firm.

Christopher enjoys the challenges of litigation, protecting the legal rights of individuals, insurers, and corporations. He is committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for his clients, and prides himself on honestly and integrity.

Christopher is extremely hard working, efficient and tenacious. He has an increasing interest in developing his legal skills in order to become an effective legal practitioner, not only with the hopes of bettering his portfolio, but to assist others within the community to achieve their commercial goals.

Yulia is experienced in conducting and handling of litigated insurance, commercial and debt recovery, including mortgage recovery matters across a wide range of jurisdictions, including in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Yulia has a pragmatic approach to her matters and seeks an early resolution wherever possible.

Yulia holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business (majoring in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations).

Yulia is a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia.

Musstafa completed a double degree being a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business in 2019, he was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW shortly after. He began his career in Injury & Compensation in 2017 and has become a passionate advocate for injured people across Australia but predominately in NSW. Musstafa regularly appears in tribunals and courts representing his client’s best interest at heart.

Musstafa takes every case as if it were his own, implementing professional expertise by providing legal advice in a simplified manner and maintains personal relationships with clients showing passion and constant contact. He has acted in multiple complex claims, appeals to the Supreme Court of NSW and is not shy of a matter if he believes there are reasonable prospects that it could win.

In his everyday dealings Musstafa is a problem solver advising client’s as to the benefits, issues, risks that will arise in the claim and implements innovative methods in mitigating the risks that could arise.

Success for him is knowing that a satisfied client has been serviced to the best of his ability.

Kyle is a lawyer who is valued by both his repeat clients and his new referrals. He brings a quiet confidence that is reassuring and endearing to clients and colleagues alike.

Kyle has experience in all areas of residential property matters, including new land, off the plan, building contracts, developments and conventional exchanges. Kyle has also been primarily responsible for handling the firm’s land purchase practice and is well known as the go-to solicitor for new or vacant land buyers.

When he’s not in the office, Kyle can be found exploring quaint eateries and showing up punctually to his monthly haircut appointments.

Antonia has experience across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including, commercial and contractual disputes, intellectual property disputes, defamation claims, employment and industrial relations, debt recovery, commercial leasing and ATO disputes.

Antonia utilises her keen eye for detail and aptitude in finding innovative solutions in providing clear, concise and pragmatic advice to ensure she achieves beneficial resolutions to her client’s commercial and legal issues.

Antonia’s comprehensive legal and commercial skill set also allows her to support clients at all stages of their employment relationship including contract and policy review and drafting, performance and conduct issues, termination and redundancy advice and employment issues arising in corporate restructuring and insolvency.

Antonia holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Marketing) from Macquarie University and is currently completing her Master of Laws (specialising in Corporate, Commercial and Taxation) at the University of New South Wales.

Olivia began working at Chamberlains as a paralegal within the Newcastle Family Law team in 2019. She was admitted as a lawyer in early 2021 and now works with the Commercial Litigation team in Sydney.

Her areas of expertise currently include defamation, commercial disputes, taxation and intellectual property matters. Olivia enjoys managing the various complexities which arise from the operations of corporate entities, and she is exploring the interconnectedness of front-end and back-end issues that are experienced throughout the life-cycle of a company.

With a Bachelor of Laws (Hons I) and Bachelor of Arts majoring in political science, International Relations and French studies (Distinction), Olivia is open-minded and endeavours to continuously expand her worldview through meaningful discussion, travelling and reading.

In doing so, she is able to meet and surpass the needs of her diverse client base and address the far-reaching concerns within and external to the sphere of commercial litigation.

Outside of the office, Olivia aims to spend her time in the water, exploring her new home in Sydney, and as of the recent pandemic, making rugs!

Alex is experienced in the conduct and handling of litigated insurance, and commercial and debt recovery matters across a wide range of jurisdictions in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the ACT. Alex is interested in the way technology is reshaping the legal profession and the evolving methods by which we are able to deliver legal services to clients in a timely, cost-effective and commercially minded manner.

Sam has a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) from the University of Wollongong. Before joining Chamberlains as a lawyer in the Commercial, Tax and Litigation teams, Sam previously worked as an M&A Advisor and has advised on numerous large national and international transactions.

As the firms business development officer, Sam works closely with the Chamberlains marketing team to help raise the national profile of Chamberlains, acquire new clients, and expand existing relationships.

Emily began working at Chamberlains as a paralegal within the Canberra Family Law team in 2020. She graduated from her Bachelor of Commerce majoring in International Business in 2019 and a Bachelor of Laws in early 2021.

Now as an admitted lawyer, Emily continues to work within the Family Law team. With the addition of a background in Technology Consulting, Emily brings professionalism, empathy and a keen mind for problem solving to each of her matters.

As a Family Lawyer, Emily has a wide range of experience dealing with property, parenting and divorce matters and a strong understanding of court practices and directions within the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

Emily has worked across matters through various jurisdictions including the ACT, NSW and QLD. She is passionate about finding cost-effective solutions for clients through alternate dispute resolution outside of the court and is a skilled advocate in matters that proceed to be litigated maintaining high quality drafting in all her work.

Emily takes an empathetic and technical approach to meet and surpass the needs of her diverse range of clients, which enables her to understand and address the issues of each matter and effectively come to a resolution within the client’s best interests.

Licenced conveyancer, source of wisdom and mother figure around the office. Enrica brings years of professional experience and qualifications together with a calm and collected manner, that comfortably guides her clients through the ins and outs of all kinds of property transactions. Enrica has a no-nonsense attitude that gets the job done, but couples this with a genuine care and respect for her team, and is also a paragon of grace under pressure.

Whether you are buying, selling, refinancing or transferring property, Enrica has the right experience and the right attitude to assist you.

She complements her practice with a steady array of repeat clients and is well regarded by real estate agents and law firms alike. Enrica also speaks three languages fluently, and enjoys assisting those clients for whom English is not their first language with clear and confident advice.

On her rare moments outside the office, Enrica enjoys spending time with her young son, enjoying the odd artistic pursuit and eating out.

Skilled and knowledgeable beyond her years, the placid Amy is a calming presence in the office and a conveyancer of many years’ standing. From established property to off-the plan settlements, Amy is known for her versatility and her ability to take on high volumes of work with diligence and care.

When you need your settlement done right the first time, Amy is the right conveyancer to have behind you every step of the way.

She speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English, and is driven to provide the best experience of service for both her local and international clients.

With an experience that spans accounting, business, and law, Yurui adeptly manages challenging conveyancing with clients from Australia and overseas. Yurui understands that conveyancing can be a nuanced and challenging field and is always by her clients’ side to assist them through the complexities of the property process.

If you are looking to purchase or sell property in the ACT and need expert guidance and a calm voice, Yurui is the perfect conveyancer to guide you on this journey.

She understands that while property transactions can be daunting for most people, with the right help it needn’t be challenging or confusing.

Friendly and helpful, Nichole is a conveyancer of great repute and skill. Trained and qualified as a solicitor in sunny Malaysia, Nichole combines her former legal knowledge with practical, friendly advice that puts all her conveyancing clients at ease.

Since joining the firm, Nichole has quickly cemented herself as an efficient conveyancer with a knack for client management. Loved by her colleagues for her patience, kindness and can-do attitude, Nichole is as friendly and reliable as they come.

Experienced in all things residential settlements, Nichole understands that it can be stressful for clients and always fights to ensure that her settlements are as seamless as possible.

When she’s not in the office, Nichole can usually be found curled up somewhere comfortable with a good book and a tasty snack.

Proficient, savvy and smart, Alanna is just the person you want to manage your conveyancing. Having worked her way up in the conveyancing industry, Alanna has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues and professional peers through her tireless dedication to her clients, and always strives to achieve the best possible outcome for them.

Alanna understands that buying or selling property can be stressful and difficult, but also knows that in the right hands, it doesn’t have to be. She is always willing to put in the extra work so that you don’t have to.

When you need someone firmly in your corner, Alanna is the go-to conveyancer of choice.

Katey has over 25 years’ experience working in a legal practice and heads our business support team in Sydney. Although she primarily works in our operations division, she has also taken on the role of Office Manager. Katey undertakes a wide range of responsibilities including HR, IT and equipment, office procedures, as well as dealing with administration.