Jeanette Swann

Before coming to the Bar in 2013, Jeanette Swann was a solicitor for over 18 years and was a director of a legal practice in Melbourne.  Jeanette worked as a solicitor in city, suburban and rural practices. In addition to developing expertise as a family lawyer, Jeanette also gained many years of experience as a solicitor in handling general commercial, property, insolvency, common law and estate matters. Jeanette became a Victorian Accredited Family Law Specialist in 2001.  Since coming to the Bar, Jeanette has practised exclusively in the area of family law. She is available to take briefs in all areas of family law and is available for interstate work. Jeanette has a particular interest in parenting cases with a relocation aspect, property matters, Binding Financial Agreements and appellate advocacy.  Jeanette is also an experienced mediator. Jeanette has served for several years on the Foley’s List Committee and is the CPD Co-ordinator for the Family Law Bar Association.