Sam Lewis · Principal Director
Karen Oliveira · Practice Director
Madeleine Patrizi · Senior Associate
Chloe Pack · Senior Associate
Madeleine Geoghegan · Associate
Alyssa Maschmedt · Law Graduate
Taniel Betchakjian · Senior Paralegal
Claire Smojver · ParalegalWe do things differently.
Family Law, Criminal Law and Wills & Estates — handled with expertise and compassion. We understand how complex your situation is, and we're here before it becomes a crisis.
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We are more than just lawyers.
An experienced boutique Sydney CBD firm specialising in Family Law, Criminal Law and Wills & Estates litigation. We listen, we support you with compassion, and we encourage you to get advice early — so you can act, not react.
Specialist, not general
Focused expertise across family, criminal and estate law — and where they overlap.
Compassion first
We know you may be facing one of the hardest moments of your life.
Negotiate or litigate
From mediation and collaborative divorce to courtroom advocacy.
Five specialist practice areas
Each area has its own dedicated team, approach and roadmap — find yours below.
01Family Law
Divorce, separation, children, property and financial matters — guided with clarity and care.
- Divorce & separation
- Parenting arrangements
- Property settlement
- Spousal maintenance
- Consent orders
- Financial agreements
02Criminal Law
From minor offences to serious indictable matters — strong, strategic defence.
- AVOs
- Assault
- Drug offences
- Theft & fraud
- Firearms
- Bail applications
03Wills & Estates
Plan with confidence and protect the people who matter most.
- Wills
- Estate planning
- Estate litigation
- Family provision claims
- Probate & administration
- Start your will online
04Resolution Pathways
Resolve family matters faster and with less conflict — often without going to court.
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Collaborative divorce
- Arbitration
- Parenting plans
- Early resolution advice
Rainbow Families partnerSame Sex Family Law
The only legal partner for Rainbow Families Australia.
- Separation & property
- Parenting arrangements
- Family formation advice
- Rainbow Families partner
Let's work together
A clear, three-step path from your first call to resolution.
Comprehensive Consultation
A thorough initial consultation, followed by a roadmap tailored to your circumstances.
Tailored Legal Strategy
35 years of family and criminal law experience applied to your specific goals.
Representation & Resolution
Skilled negotiation or courtroom advocacy — whatever achieves the best outcome.
Recommended
Nicole Evans
Rated by peers as a Recommended NSW Estate Litigation Lawyer in Doyle's Guide, and author of Lesbians & The Law: A Guidebook for Australian Families.
The team behind you
Trusted when it matters most
Insights & guidance
SeparationWhat I Would Do If I Knew I Was Separating in the Next Three Months
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AdviceWhat Good Legal Advice Should Give You in the First Hour
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SeparationI Think My Relationship Is Over. What Should I Do Before I Say Anything?
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Your How-To GuideYour free Separation Guide
Practical, plain-English steps to protect yourself, your children and your finances — written by our family law team.
- ✓What to do in the first 30 days
- ✓Protecting your finances and property
- ✓Putting children first through separation
Take the first step today
The earlier you get advice, the more options you have. Tell us a little about your situation and we'll be in touch.