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.

Ashleigh’s excellence is also reflected in her achievement of being listed as a Rising Star for leading lawyers under 40 in the field of Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law in NSW and ACT.

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Sophie is an experienced Associate at Chamberlains Law Firm specialising in the area of Private Wealth Law. She prides herself on delivering a service that is tailored to her clients’ specific needs. With a diligent, considered, and empathetic approach to all cases, Sophie works closely with her clients to achieve their wishes and ensure their best interests are met.

Sophie has extensive knowledge of estate, succession and elder law matters which she gained at boutique law firms in Sydney and on the Central Coast. Sophie has a particular interest in complex estate planning and litigation, as well as assisting vulnerable members of the community and their families.

Whist her experience is predominantly in challenging wills and contested estate matters, Sophie has also practiced across other areas of law, including commercial, civil, property, home building and compensation matters. She has conducted litigation proceedings in the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Sophie holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) with a Bachelor of Psychology from Macquarie University 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.

Dean has worked in law firms for a decade, four of them as a solicitor. He completed a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in 2012 from Sydney University, then was admitted in 2018 after completing the LPAB at Sydney University’s Law Extension Committee, excelling in a number of subjects including Wills & Estates.

Dean has worked on a wide range of matters from property to commercial litigation, conveyancing and local government matters. His general background means he can assist you in understanding the aspects of your matter and making sure the right team is put together to resolve it. Since his admission, he has developed a particular focus on estate planning, probate and estate administration and estate litigation and disputes (including related equity claims). He has also conducted guardianship and protective matters in NCAT and the NSW Supreme Court for vulnerable members of the community.

Dean is based in our Sydney office where his focus is private wealth law, wills and estates and estate litigation and disputes. He is well equipped to develop comprehensive and holistic estate plans, administer even the most complex of estates and to resolve estate disputes. He is well placed to deal with the different jurisdictions in which we provide services including the ACT. Dean has existing relationships with a number of experienced and skilled barristers to assist where required.

Dean is familiar with working with financial planners and accountants to ensure that your estate plan reflects the wishes you have for the wealth you have generated.

Over the course of a matter, you can expect Dean to build a relationship of trust and empathy. He takes the time to listen to your situation and then applies his careful and methodical approach to fully prepare your plan or case. Dean has resolved many matters before hearing by negotiation and is also prepared to conduct a matter to contested hearing.