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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.
Preeminent
Michael Kearney SC, Waratah Chambers – Sydney
Grahame Richardson SC, Family Law Chambers – Sydney
Leading
Geoff Dickson KC, Foley’s List – Melbourne
Tim Puckey KC, Dever’s List – Melbourne
Minal Vohra SC, Holmes List – Melbourne
Syd Williams KC, Level 9 Inns of Court – Brisbane
Recommended
Martha Barnett SC, Culwulla Chambers – Sydney
Peter Cummings SC, Waratah Chambers – Sydney
Melissa Gillies SC, Culwulla Chambers – Sydney
Taanya Lewis SC, Elizabeth Evatt Chambers – Adelaide
Philip Looney KC, 19 Inns Chambers – Brisbane
Chris Nehmy SC, Holmes List – Melbourne
Christopher Othen SC, Waratah Chambers – Sydney