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Jacob Carswell-Doherty

Jacob Carswell-Doherty

PRINCIPAL

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Joseph Fitzpatrick

partner

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Dannielle Henderson

partner

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John Fitzpatrick

Special Counsel

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Rodney Lewis OA

Rodney Lewis AM

Special Counsel

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Tim Lloyd

Special Counsel

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Jackson McKinley

Jackson McKinley

Senior Associate

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Teigan Hutchison

Teigan Hutchison

SOLICITOR

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Jing Ye

Solicitor

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Estephen Gear Bugarin

Estephen Gear Bugarin

Solicitor

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Hayden Nelson

Hayden Nelson

Law graduate

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Nicole Louvris

Nicole Louvris

MANAGER, LEGAL & ACCOUNTING

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Georgette Hamilton

Georgette Hamilton

Practice Coordinator

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Dora Mouyiaris

Paralegal

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George Mouyiaris

Paralegal

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Grace Gilmour

Receptionist

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Jacob Carswell-Doherty

Jacob Carswell-Doherty

PRINCIPAL

Jacob uses his business and dispute resolution expertise to tackle complex and difficult legal matters, in a wide range of areas. With a focus on client relationships, the areas Jacob is most active in include all aspects of property, finance, dispute resolution, business, insolvency and bankruptcy. Jacob has also practiced family law and employment law for 10 years.

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Joseph Fitzpatrick

partner

Joseph has been a solicitor in the state of New South Wales since 2012 and has worked at Sydney Legal Advisers since 2008.

Throughout his time at Sydney Legal Advisers, Joseph has managed the firm’s conveyancing practice and also advises clients on commercial matters.

Joseph is Sydney Legal Advisers’ practice manager.

Professional Background

Joseph holds a Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Law degrees from the University of Western Sydney.

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Dannielle Henderson

partner

Dannielle was admitted as a solicitor of New South Wales in 2019 and has been an employee of the firm since 2013.

Throughout her time at the firm, Dannielle has gained experience across various areas of law in her role as paralegal.

Dannielle has worked closely with John in his commercial law matters, as well as working alongside Joseph in his property and conveyancing matters.

Dannielle also has experience in Probate and Estate Planning, and an interest in family law matters.

Professional Background

Dannielle completed a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of New South Wales, and a Juris Doctor at the University of Technology Sydney.

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John Fitzpatrick

Special Counsel

John has been a solicitor in the state of New South Wales since 1976.

With so many years experience in legal practice, John is a very practical and trusted legal adviser.

His main areas of legal practice include commercial and corporate, company secretarial, intellectual property and real estate, estate planning, probate and public notary work.

John has worked as a solicitor for the Corporate Affairs Commission (now ASIC) as General Counsel for 2 publicly listed companies, and extensively in private practice as a Partner in 2 large law firms from 1990 before establishing Sydney Legal Advisers in 2008.

Professional Background

John holds the following degrees:

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law from the University of Sydney

Master of Business Law and Master of Health Law from the University of Sydney; and

Master of Law from University of Technology, Sydney.

John was on the Advisory Board of Catholic Aged Care for 5 years. Previously, he was a Director of Barnardos Australia for 10 years, and has been their honorary legal adviser since 1989. He was a director of Calvary Hospital for six years and a board member of Waverley College for 10 years. John continues to do pro bono legal work for a number of charities.

John is a former President of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association and wrote their first in-house counsel manual. He has lectured extensively on corporate law and commercial law, including an involvement with the Securities Institute since 1992, as lecturer and marker in Securities Industry Law and Ethics.

John has been a Public Notary since 1989.

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Rodney Lewis OA

Rodney Lewis AM

Special Counsel

Joining the team in 2017 under the Elderlaw brand, Rodney brings over 40 years experience in the areas of elderlaw, will disputes, and guardianship.

Rodney is a renowned author with such publications as ‘Elderlaw in Australia’ (published by LexisNexis). He lectures extensively in this field and is well regarded as the foremost expert on the topic of Elderlaw.

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Tim Lloyd

Special Counsel

Tim has been a solicitor in the state of New South Wales since 1996. With over 26 years of experience, Tim is a well-respected and trusted legal adviser.

Tim was previously employed as a Solicitor and Senior Associate at Norton Smith Lawyers and as a Senior Solicitor at Ebsworth & Ebsworth Lawyers.

Following these endeavours, Tim worked for the NSW government, specifically the NSW Privacy Commissioner, NSW Maritime and NSW Vocational Education and Training Board

Before joining Sydney Legal Advisers, Tim spent 10 years at the Australian Skills Quality Authority.

Tim specialises in insurance law, litigation, maritime law and contract law. Tim is vastly experienced in preparing and conducting hearings before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Australian Federal Court.

Qualifications

Tim holds multiple qualifications including:

– Bachelor of Commerce – University of NSW

– Master of Commerce – University of NSW

– Bachelor of Laws – University of NSW

– Master of Laws – University of Melbourne

– Diploma of Education – University of Tasmania

– Tasmanian Teachers Certificate

– Admitted as a solicitor on 19 December 1996

Outside of the law, Tim enjoys watching sport, particularly the AFL and is known to read to children at his local school every Monday.

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Jackson McKinley

Jackson McKinley

Senior Associate

Jackson was admitted to this Supreme Court in 2021.

Jackson provides a valuable contribution across all areas of the firm, with a particular commitment to property and commercial dispute matters. Jackson is eager, professional and detail oriented, making him an effective team member and providing clients with a quality service.

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Teigan Hutchison

Teigan Hutchison

Solicitor

After her admission to the Supreme Court in February 2023, Teigan has assisted with a variety of legal matters, including family law, wills, debt recovery, and commercial litigation.

Teigan has become a vital supporting role in our various matters and disputes, demonstrating punctuality, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to her ongoing professional learning and development.

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Jing Ye

Solicitor

Jing was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in August 2021. Specialising in family, property, and wills and estate law, Jing is known for her strategic thinking, exceptional client care, and clear communication, ensuring her clients are informed and supported throughout every stage of their legal process.

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Estephen Gear Bugarin

Estephen Gear Bugarin

solicitor

Estephen joined our placement program in 2021 and was subsequently offered a position as a Law Clerk, providing administrative support to the Litigation team. Now a solicitor, Estephen primarily works in conveyancing. His enthusiasm and eagerness to learn continue to make him a great asset to the firm.

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Hayden Nelson

Hayden Nelson

Law graduate

Hayden joined our placement program in 2023 and has since taken on a position as a Law Graduate, supporting the Litigation team.

Hayden has a strong commitment to continuous learning. Hayden is currently completing his practical legal training and is on track for admission in the near future.

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Nicole Louvris

Nicole Louvris

Manager, Legal and Accounting

Nicole, an integral member of our team since 2015, oversees accounts payable, receivable, and trust-related transactions. As a registered Justice of the Peace (JP) in New South Wales, Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge to our firm.

Nicole’s multifaceted role extends to providing versatile support to our solicitors and office operations, making her an indispensable part of our success.

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Georgette Hamilton

Georgette Hamilton

Practice Coordinator

Georgette joined the firm in 2022. As a Psychology and Political Science major at the University of Sydney, Georgette has a passion for organisation and culture within the workplace.

Georgette provides administrative support to our solicitors and their support staff. Her ultimate goal is to become a forensic psychologist.

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Dora Mouyiaris

Paralegal

Dora has been practicing law as a paralegal since 1985 principally in probate law, estate planning (wills, powers of attorney and enduring guardianship), family law and property law.

Dora fluently speaks, writes and reads Greek.

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George Mouyiaris

Paralegal

As a paralegal, George provides essential support in legal research, case preparation, and client communication. With a strong focus on efficiency and attention to detail, George assists solicitors in delivering high-quality legal services across a range of practice areas, particularly estate planning, probate law and property law. 

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Grace Gilmour

Receptionist

Grace joined the firm in 2024 as a receptionist while completing her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Technology Sydney, with graduation expected in 2025. With a precise attention to detail, she supports our clients and aims to become a solicitor specialising in family law or personal injury.

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