The 2026 listing of leading Victorian 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 $100 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
Debra Cherrie, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Gillian Coote, Coote Family Lawyers
Paul Fildes, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Olivia Grobtuch, Kennedy Partners
Mark Parker, Lander & Rogers
Wendy Sylva, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
Leading
Ian Kennedy, Kennedy Partners
Liz Kofoed, Lander & Rogers
Kate Mitchell, Mitchell Family Law
Margaret Neal, marshalls+dent+wilmoth
Jason Walker, Forte Family Lawyers
Recommended
Jacky Campbell, Forte Family Lawyers
Georgia Hargreaves, Hargreaves Family Lawyers
Kimberly Hunter, Clancy & Triado
Will Jones, Sayer Jones
Wendy Kayler-Thomson, Forte Family Lawyers
Sam Marash, Kenna Teasdale
Kylie Sanders, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Will Stidston, Barry Nilsson
Gary Yan, Coote Family Lawyers
The 2026 rankings of leading High Net Worth Family & Divorce Lawyers in Victoria, identified by fellow Victorian Family Lawyers. Compiled via our independent, peer-review methodology — rankings cannot be purchased.
Previous editions
2025 edition published November 2024
Preeminent
Debra Cherrie, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Gillian Coote, Coote Family Lawyers
Paul Fildes, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Olivia Grobtuch, Kennedy Partners
Mark Parker, Lander & Rogers
Wendy Sylva, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
Leading
Ian Kennedy, Kennedy Partners
Kate Mitchell, Mitchell Family Law
Margaret Neal, marshalls+dent+wilmoth
Jason Walker, Forte Family Lawyers
Recommended
Jacky Campbell, Forte Family Lawyers
Lee Formica. Lander & Rogers
Stephen Gregory, Kenna Teasdale
Georgia Hargreaves, Hargreaves Family Lawyers
Kimberly Hunter, Clancy & Triado
Will Jones, Sayer Jones
Wendy Kayler-Thomson, Forte Family Lawyers
Liz Kofoed, Lander & Rogers
Kylie Sanders, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Will Stidston, Barry Nilsson
2024 edition published November 2023
Preeminent
Gillian Coote, Coote Family Lawyers
Paul Fildes, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Mark Parker, Lander & Rogers
Wendy Sylva, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
Leading
Debra Cherrie, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Olivia Grobtuch, Kennedy Partners
Ian Kennedy, Kennedy Partners
Kate Mitchell, Mitchell Family Law
Margaret Neal, marshalls+dent+wilmoth
Jason Walker, Forte Family Lawyers
Recommended
Jacky Campbell, Forte Family Lawyers
Lee Formica. Lander & Rogers
Stephen Gregory, Kenna Teasdale
Georgia Hargreaves, Hargreaves Family Lawyers
Will Jones, Sayer Jones
Wendy Kayler-Thomson, Forte Family Lawyers
Liz Kofoed, Lander & Rogers
Kylie Sanders, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
John Spender, Kennedy Partners
2023 edition published December 2022
Preeminent
Gillian Coote, Coote Family Lawyers
Paul Fildes, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Mark Parker, Lander & Rogers
Leading
Jacky Campbell, Forte Family Lawyers
Debra Cherrie, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Lee Formica. Lander & Rogers
Olivia Grobtuch, Kennedy Partners
Ian Kennedy, Kennedy Partners
Kate Mitchell, Mitchell Family Law
Margaret Neal, marshalls+dent+wilmoth
Wendy Sylva, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
Recommended
Stephen Gregory, Kenna Teasdale
Georgia Hargreaves, Hargreaves Family Lawyers
Kimberly Hunter, Clancy & Triado
Will Jones, Sayer Jones
Wendy Kayler-Thomson, Forte Family Lawyers
Liz Kofoed, Lander & Rogers
Kylie Sanders, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
John Spender, Kennedy Partners
Will Stidston, Barry.Nilsson.
Jason Walker, Forte Family Lawyers
2022 edition published November 2021
Preeminent
Debra Cherrie, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Gillian Coote, Coote Family Lawyers
Mark Parker, Lander & Rogers
Leading
Jacky Campbell, Forte Family Lawyers
Paul Fildes, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Lee Formica. Lander & Rogers
Craig Henderson, Lander & Rogers
Ian Kennedy, Kennedy Partners
Rose Lockie, Forte Family Lawyers
Margaret Neal, marshalls+dent+wilmoth
Wendy Sylva, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
Recommended
Stephen Gregory, Kenna Teasdale
Olivia Grobtuch, Kennedy Partners
Georgia Hargreaves, Hargreaves Family Lawyers
Kimberly Hunter, Clancy & Triado
Will Jones, Sayer Jones
Wendy Kayler-Thomson, Forte Family Lawyers
Michael Lefebvre, Westminster Lawyers
Kate Mitchell, Mitchell Family Law
Kylie Sanders, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Jason Walker, Forte Family Lawyers
2021 edition published December 2020
Preeminent
Debra Cherrie, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Gillian Coote, Coote Family Lawyers
Paul Fildes, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Mark Parker, Lander & Rogers
Leading
Craig Henderson, Lander & Rogers
Wendy Kayler-Thomson, Forte Family Lawyers
Ian Kennedy, Kennedy Partners
Michael Lefebvre, Westminster Lawyers
Margaret Neal, marshalls+dent+wilmoth
Wendy Sylva, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
Recommended
Jacky Campbell, Forte Family Lawyers
Peter Carew, Carew Counsel
Lee Formica. Lander & Rogers
Stephen Gregory, Kenna Teasdale
Olivia Grobtuch, Kennedy Partners
Georgia Hargreaves, Hargreaves Family Lawyers
Rose Lockie, Gadens
Paul Staindl, Clancy & Triado
Jason Walker, Gadens
2020 edition published November 2019
Leading
Debra Cherrie, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Gillian Coote, Coote Family Lawyers
Paul Fildes, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Craig Henderson, Lander & Rogers
Ian Kennedy, Kennedy Partners
Mark Parker, Lander & Rogers
Wendy Sylva, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
Recommended
Jacky Campbell, Forte Family Lawyers
Peter Carew, Carew Counsel
Lee Formica. Lander & Rogers
Stephen Gregory, Kenna Teasdale
Olivia Grobtuch, Kennedy Partners
Wendy Jenkins, Blackwood Family Lawyers
Wendy Kayler-Thomson, Forte Family Lawyers
Michael Lefebvre, Westminster Lawyers
Rose Lockie, Gadens
Kate Mitchell, Mitchell Family Law
Margaret Neal, marshalls+dent+wilmoth
Jason Walker, Gadens
2019 edition published November 2018
Leading
Debra Cherrie, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Gillian Coote, Coote Family Lawyers
Paul Fildes, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Craig Henderson, Lander & Rogers
Ian Kennedy, Kennedy Partners
Mark Parker, Lander & Rogers
Wendy Sylva, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
Recommended
Jacky Campbell, Forte Family Lawyers
Peter Carew, Carew Counsel
Stephen Gregory, Kenna Teasdale
Olivia Grobtuch, Kennedy Partners
Wendy Jenkins, Blackwood Family Lawyers
Wendy Kayler-Thomson, Forte Family Lawyers
Michael Lefebvre, Westminster Lawyers
Rose Lockie, Gadens
Kate Mitchell, Mitchell Family Law
Margaret Neal, marshalls+dent+wilmoth
Warwick Teasdale, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
2018 edition published December 2017
Peter Carew, Carew Counsel
Debra Cherrie, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Gillian Coote, Coote Family Lawyers
Paul Fildes, Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Olivia Grobtuch, Kennedy Partners
Craig Henderson, Lander & Rogers
Wendy Jenkins, Blackwood Family Lawyers
Wendy Kayler-Thomson, Forte Family Lawyers
Ian Kennedy, Kennedy Partners
Michael Lefebvre, Westminster Lawyers
Rose Lockie, Gadens
Mark Parker, Lander & Rogers
Wendy Sylva, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
Warwick Teasdale, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers