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Alex practices exclusively in family law and related jurisdictions.  She accepts briefs to appear at both local and interstate registries, to undertake regional and circuit work, mediations and drafting work.

Alex is experienced in high risk parenting matters where there are allegations of unacceptable risk, and complex property matters relating to spousal maintenance, third party and equitable interests, child support and injunctions.

Alex has been recognised  by Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession since 2022 in the category of Leading Family Law Junior Counsel (Recommended) and Leading Parenting & Children's Matters Barristers (Recommended).    

Alex read with John Williams.  Her senior mentor is Andrew Kirkham AM RFD QC.

  

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Admitted

15 Oct 2013

Bar

10 May 2018

Areas of Expertise

    Criminal 1 Areas

    • Domestic and Family Violence

    Family Law and Guardianship

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