The 2025 listing of leading Queensland Family Lawyers (High-Value & Complex Property Matters) details individuals who have been specifically highlighted not only for their expertise generally in family law matters but also for their ability and track record in matters where the contested net asset pool is significant (i.e. in excess of AUD $50 million) or there are complex commercial, property, estate planning and taxation matters that need to be taken in to account as part of the overall resolution process. These lawyers should also been viewed as having particular expertise in preparing Binding Financial Agreements for individuals and families with significant net worth.
Preeminent
Alexandra Moles, Mills Oakley
Tony Phillips, Phillips Family Law
Geoff Sinclair, Barry Nilsson
Geoff Wilson, HopgoodGanim
Leading
Fiona Caulley, Phillips Family Law
Damien Greer, Damien Greer Lawyers
Rachael Murray, Mills Oakley
James Steel, Barry Nilsson
Scott Wedgwood, Barry Nilsson
Recommended
Genevieve Dee, Lander & Rogers
Lisa Foley, DA Family Lawyers
Brett Hartley, Hartey Family Law
Ross Hirst, Hirst & Co
Kieran McCarthy, Naughton McCarthy
Alison Ross, HopgoodGanim
Deano Simonidis, Simonidis Steel
Justine Woods, Cooper Grace Ward
The 2026 rankings of leading High Net Worth Family & Divorce Lawyers in the Greater Brisbane Metropolitan Area, identified by fellow Queensland Family Lawyers. Compiled via our independent, peer-review methodology — rankings cannot be purchased.
Previous editions
2025 edition published November 2024
Preeminent
Alexandra Moles, Mills Oakley
Tony Phillips, Phillips Family Law
Geoff Sinclair, Barry Nilsson
Geoff Wilson, HopgoodGanim
Leading
Fiona Caulley, Phillips Family Law
Damien Greer, Damien Greer Lawyers
Rachael Murray, Mills Oakley
Alison Ross, HopgoodGanim
James Steel, Barry Nilsson
Recommended
Genevieve Dee, Lander & Rogers
Lisa Foley, DA Family Lawyers
Brett Hartley, Hartey Family Law
Kieran McCarthy, Naughton McCarthy
Deano Simonidis, Simonidis Steel
Scott Wedgwood, Barry Nilsson
Justine Woods, Cooper Grace Ward
2024 edition published November 2023
Preeminent
Tony Phillips, Phillips Family Law
Geoff Sinclair, Barry Nilsson
Geoff Wilson, HopgoodGanim
Leading
Fiona Caulley, Phillips Family Law
Damien Greer, Damien Greer Lawyers
Alexandra Moles, Mills Oakley
Rachael Murray, Mills Oakley
Alison Ross, HopgoodGanim
James Steel, Barry Nilsson
Scott Wedgwood, Barry Nilsson
Recommended
Deborah Awyzio, DA Family Lawyers
Genevieve Dee, Lander & Rogers
Brett Hartley, Hartey Family Law
Kieran McCarthy, Naughton McCarthy
Deano Simonidis, Simonidis Steel
2023 edition published December 2022
Preeminent
Tony Phillips, Phillips Family Law
Geoff Sinclair, Barry.Nilsson.
Geoff Wilson, HopgoodGanim
Leading
Damien Greer, Damien Greer Lawyers.
Alexandra Moles, Mills Oakley
Rachael Murray, Mills Oakley
Alison Ross, HopgoodGanim
James Steel, Barry.Nilsson.
Recommended
Fiona Caulley, Phillips Family Law
Genevieve Dee, Lander & Rogers
Brett Hartley, Hartey Family Law
Lisa Lahey, HopgoodGanim
Kieran McCarthy, Naughton McCarthy
Deano Simonidis, Simonidis Steel
Scott Wedgwood, Barry.Nilsson.
Justine Woods, Cooper Grace Ward
2022 edition published November 2021
Preeminent
Tony Phillips, Phillips Family Law
Geoff Sinclair, Barry.Nilsson.
Geoff Wilson, HopgoodGanim
Leading
Damien Greer, Damien Greer Lawyers.
Alexandra Moles, Mills Oakley
Rachael Murray, Mills Oakley
Alison Ross, HopgoodGanim
James Steel, Barry.Nilsson.
Recommended
Deborah Awyzio, DA Family Lawyers
Fiona Caulley, Phillips Family Law
Genevieve Dee, Lander & Rogers
Ross Hirst, Hirst & Co
Lisa Lahey, HopgoodGanim
Kieran McCarthy, Naughton McCarthy
Deano Simonidis, Simonidis Steel
Scott Wedgwood, Barry.Nilsson.
Justine Woods, Cooper Grace Ward
2021 edition published December 2020
Preeminent
Tony Phillips, Phillips Family Law
Geoff Sinclair, Barry.Nilsson.
Freda Wigan, HopgoodGanim
Geoff Wilson, HopgoodGanim
Leading
Damien Greer, Damien Greer Lawyers.
Fiona Caulley, Phillips Family Law
Ross Hirst, Hirst & Co
Kieran McCarthy, Naughton McCarthy
Alexandra Moles, Mills Oakley
Alison Ross, HopgoodGanim
James Steel, Barry.Nilsson.
Recommended
Genevieve Dee, Lander & Rogers
Rachael Murray, Mills Oakley
Mark Ryan, Ryan Kruger
Deano Simonidis, Simonidis Steel
Scott Wedgwood, Barry.Nilsson.
2020 edition published November 2019
Leading
Damien Greer, Damien Greer Lawyers
Tony Phillips, Phillips Family Law
Geoff Sinclair, Barry.Nilsson.
Freda Wigan, HopgoodGanim
Geoff Wilson, HopgoodGanim
Recommended
Fiona Caulley, Phillips Family Law
Genevieve Dee, Lander & Rogers
Ross Hirst, Hirst & Co
Kieran McCarthy, Naughton McCarthy
Alexandra Moles, Mills Oakley
Alison Ross, HopgoodGanim
Mark Ryan, Ryan Kruger
Deano Simonidis, Simonidis Steel
James Steel, Barry.Nilsson.
Scott Wedgwood, Barry.Nilsson.
Justine Woods, Cooper Grace Ward
2019 edition published November 2018
Leading
Damien Greer, Damien Greer Lawyers
Tony Phillips, Phillips Family Law
Geoff Sinclair, Barry.Nilsson.
Scott Wedgwood, Barry.Nilsson.
Freda Wigan, HopgoodGanim
Geoff Wilson, HopgoodGanim
Recommended
Fiona Caulley, Phillips Family Law
Genevieve Dee, Cooper Grace Ward
Brett Hartley, Hartley Healy
Ross Hirst, Hirst & Co
Kieran McCarthy, Rice Naughton McCarthy
Mark Ryan, Ryan Kruger
Deano Simonidis, Simonidis Steel
James Steel, Barry.Nilsson.
2018 edition published December 2017
Dan Bottrell, BGM Family Lawyers
Damien Greer, Damien Greer Lawyers
Brett Hartley, Hartley Healy
Ross Hirst, Hirst & Co
Kieran McCarthy, Rice Naughton McCarthy
Tony Phillips, Phillips Family Law
Alison Ross, HopgoodGanim
Mark Ryan, Ryan Kruger
Geoff Sinclair, Barry.Nilsson.
James Steel, Barry.Nilsson.
Michael Small, Small Myers Hughes
Scott Wedgwood, Barry.Nilsson.
Freda Wigan, HopgoodGanim
Geoff Wilson, HopgoodGanim
Justine Woods, Cooper Grace Ward