Angela heads our Commercial and Workplace Law practice at Chamberlains Law Firm. With over 18 years’ experience as a commercial and workplace law solicitor, Angela has had carriage and oversight of a wide range of matters including commercial transactions, workplace disputes, commercial litigation, breach of contract claims, data and privacy claims, and general corporate advisory.
Angela’s ethos is centred on exceeding client expectations and servicing the unique legal and operational needs of business owners and companies across the nation. Angela’s advice is two-fold: commercial and pragmatic. Angela understands the needs of her clients and will work with them to provide a tailored approach to their legal requirements.
Angela values the importance of education and supports our upcoming lawyers with student placements and dedicated mentorship programs to provide students with the insight and opportunity to make their mark from an early stage in their career. Angela is also a Board member of the Canberra Business Chamber, providing pivotal legal and governance support to pillars of her local business community.
Esteemed by both legal practitioners and clients alike, Angela’s talent and contributions to the legal fraternity are consistently being attested to. Angela won the 2017 Canberra Business Woman of the Year and been a finalist for the Australasian Wills and Estates Partner of the year in 2022.
Ben leads Chamberlains’ property practice in ACT and is dedicated to providing quality legal service to his clients.
Ben is an expert in all aspects of property law, and whether you are a first-time home buyer or sophisticated investor or builder, Ben will guide you effortlessly through the transaction. Ben brings a determination and enthusiasm to the firm that draws heavily on technical competence, attention to detail, commercial acumen and client satisfaction.
Ben also has a keen interest in estate planning and his practice involves collaborative planning and implementation with accountants and financial advisors in order to meet clients’ needs.
Ben is a dedicated and efficient lawyer and is valued highly by his clients and peers.
Antonia is a highly accomplished solicitor, bringing deep expertise in workplace and industrial relations law. She empowers her clients at every stage of their employment journey—offering strategic guidance on contract and policy creation, adeptly managing performance and conduct matters, and delivering sharp, solution-oriented advice on terminations, redundancies, and employment complexities arising from corporate restructures and insolvency scenarios.
Beyond workplace law, Antonia is a versatile and dynamic advocate in corporate and commercial law. Her broad-ranging experience spans commercial and contractual disputes, real property matters, intellectual property challenges, defamation claims, debt recovery cases, commercial leasing, and navigating intricate ATO disputes. No matter the issue, Antonia’s pragmatic and results-focused approach ensures her clients’ interests are front and centre.
Renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and innovative problem-solving, Antonia crafts tailored solutions that empower her clients to tackle their legal and commercial challenges with confidence. Her clear and concise advice delivers not just results but peace of mind.
Antonia’s academic credentials are equally impressive, holding a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) from Macquarie University, as well as a Master of Laws specializing in Corporate, Commercial, and Taxation from the University of New South Wales. Her dedication and excellence have earned her industry recognition, being named a Finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards in both 2023 and 2025.
Isabella started at Chamberlains Law Firm as a receptionist in 2022 based in our Sydney office. Isabella holds a Bachelor of Laws from Macquarie University and was admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2024. Before joining Chamberlains, Isabella previously worked at the Dust Diseases Tribunal of New South Wales, assisting with the civil litigation of asbestos and other dust-related claims.
Isabella has excelled at Chamberlains Law Firm, quickly working her way up the ladder in our Workplace Law Team from a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Law Graduate and is now a Lawyer. This has allowed Isabella to gain extensive experience and curate an invaluable skillset across a multitude of employment and industrial relations matters at all stages of the employment relationship including, human resources, contracts, agreements and policies, employee management, employee entitlements and legislative compliance, workplace investigations, termination, restraints, restructuring and redundancy, as well as litigation. Isabella also assists with various commercial and corporate matters.
Notably, Isabella has assisted both employer and employee clients in several types of cases including Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, Unfair Dismissals, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and General Protections in multiple jurisdictions across Australia including the ACT, the NT and NSW. Isabella has appeared in the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Fair Work Commission. Isabella’s advantageous experience in representing and advising both employer and employee clients, in the public and private sectors, provides her with a unique edge. Isabella utilises her expertise to find innovative and beneficial solutions, tailored to suit her client’s specific needs. Motivated by her passion of supporting those in need, Isabella applies her pragmatic and empathetic approach to provide high quality legal services.
Zara is a trusted Paralegal in the Property & Commercial Team, Canberra at Chamberlains.
She is currently studying a Juris Doctor at The Australian National University.
Keen to expand her knowledge and experience in the world of law, Zara takes on a variety of responsibilities at Chamberlains. Their day-to-day involves, conducting legal research and gathering relevant information for case preparation, managing case files and maintaining organised records, assisting lawyers during court proceedings, and communicating with clients, witnesses, and court officials to facilitate case progression.
Outside of the office, Zara enjoys singing and performing with her band.
Mia is a dedicated Paralegal in the Private Wealth Team at Chamberlains.
She is currently pursuing her LLB in Law and Arts at the University of New South Wales majoring in Politics and International Relations and Sociology.
Mia takes on a variety of responsibilities to assist her team at Chamberlains. Her responsibilities include conducting legal research, managing client files, and gathering relevant information for a variety of matters, Mia communicates with clients, witnesses, asset holders and court officials to facilitate case progression in a diverse range of Private Wealth matters including Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Contentious Estates and Creation of Trusts.
Outside of the office, Mia is a dedicated and passionate artist in all mediums – painting, sketching, photography, videography and sculpture – attached at the hip to her digital sketchbook.