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Graham Richardson SC
Michael Kearney SC
Minal-Vohra SC
Tim Puckey KC
Melissa Gillies SC
Martha Barnett SC
Chris-Nehmy SC
Phil Looney KC
Christopher Othen SC
Taanya Lewis











The 2026 listing of leading Australian Family & Divorce Senior Counsel details Senior Counsel and Kings Counsel practising within the areas of family law, matrimonial and custody matters across all Australian legal markets who have been identified by the state’s family law solicitors for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Showing all 13 senior counsel
Tiers are in rank order. Within a tier, names are alphabetical and are not ranked against one another.
Preeminent
| Senior counsel | Chambers or list | Location | Doyle’s ranking record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kearney SC (biography) | Waratah Chambers | Sydney | Doyle’s ranking record: Michael Kearney SC |
| Grahame Richardson SC (biography) | Family Law Chambers | Sydney | Doyle’s ranking record: Grahame Richardson SC |
Leading
| Senior counsel | Chambers or list | Location | Doyle’s ranking record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff Dickson KC (biography) | Foley's List | Melbourne | Doyle’s ranking record: Geoff Dickson KC |
| Tim Puckey KC (biography) | Dever's List | Melbourne | Doyle’s ranking record: Tim Puckey KC |
| Minal Vohra SC (biography) | Holmes List | Melbourne | Doyle’s ranking record: Minal Vohra SC |
| Syd Williams KC | Level 9 Inns of Court | Brisbane | Doyle’s ranking record: Syd Williams KC |
Recommended
| Senior counsel | Chambers or list | Location | Doyle’s ranking record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Barnett SC (biography) | Culwulla Chambers | Sydney | Doyle’s ranking record: Martha Barnett SC |
| Peter Cummings SC | Waratah Chambers | Sydney | Doyle’s ranking record: Peter Cummings SC |
| Melissa Gillies SC (biography) | Culwulla Chambers | Sydney | Doyle’s ranking record: Melissa Gillies SC |
| Taanya Lewis SC (biography) | Elizabeth Evatt Chambers | Adelaide | Doyle’s ranking record: Taanya Lewis SC |
| Philip Looney KC (biography) | 19 Inns Chambers | Brisbane | Doyle’s ranking record: Philip Looney KC |
| Chris Nehmy SC (biography) | Holmes List | Melbourne | Doyle’s ranking record: Chris Nehmy SC |
| Christopher Othen SC (biography) | Waratah Chambers | Sydney | Doyle’s ranking record: Christopher Othen SC |
No senior counsel match these filters.
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