The 2026 listing of leading West Australian Parenting & Child Custody Lawyers details individuals who have been specifically highlighted for their expertise, abilities and experience in complex parenting/child custody issues and disputes. These rankings also include individuals with experience acting as an Independent Children’s Lawyer in relation to matters that may include, but are not limited to, family violence, physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children.
Preeminent
Samantha Baily, Baily Family Law
Amy Fels, Kerr Fels
Nicole Croft, Carr & Co
Lucy Thomas, Paterson & Dowding
Leading
George Athanasiou, Ferrier Athanasiou & Kakulas
Richard Bannerman, Bannerman Solicitors
Debbie Clinch, Clairs Keeley
Ella Hickman, Hickman Family Lawyers
Nicola Jansen, O’Sullivan Davies
Richard Klimek, Klimek & Wijay
Linda Richardson, Richardson Legal
Kristie Smith, Meillon & Bright
Nicola Watts, O’Sullivan Davies
Recommended
Helene Athanasiou, Ferrier Athanasiou Kakulas
Katherine Bodey, Kerr Fels
Anastasia Christou, Mills Oakley
Sheila Dass, KDK Family Law
Caitlin Ede, Baily Family Law
Hayley Ellison, O’Sullivan Davies
Lucy Gray, Tolcon Legal
Meredith Hunter, Meredith Hunter & Associates
Natalie Kam, Jackson McDonald
Catriona Kilgallon, Carr & Co
Ben King, KDK Faily Law
Catherine Leach, Leach Legal
Melissa Losinski, Calverly & Johnston
Chantelle McGarvie, Leach Legal
Kondwani Mwenda, FMD Legal
Sharni Mwenda, Align Family Law
Mary Roseingrave, Lavan
Andrea Sassella, Carr & Co
Kylie Truscott, Leach Legal