The 2025 listing of leading Australian Family & Divorce Junior Counsel details Junior Counsel practising within the areas of family law, matrimonial and custody matters across all Australian legal markets who have been identified by the nation’s family law solicitors for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Preeminent
Claire Cantrall, Waratah Chambers – Sydney
Rebecca Horsley, Win Paten Chambers – Brisbane
Tedd Jordan, Win Paten Chambers – Brisbane
Mary-Clare Kennedy, Waratah Chambers
Dan Sweeney, Holmes List – Melbourne
Leading
Andrew Barbayannis, Holmes List – Melbourne
Jeff Bunning, Level 15 Inns of Court – Brisbane
Laura Johnston, Holmes List – Melbourne
Esther Lawson, Waratah Chambers – Sydney
Jane Miller, Elizabeth Evatt Chambers – Adelaide
Holly Renwick, Foley’s List – Melbourne
Kiel Roberts, Family Law Chambers – Sydney
Recommended
Michael Alexander, Level 18 Inns of Court – Brisbane
Madeleine Betro, Elizabeth Evatt Chambers – Adelaide
Mary-Anne Clifford, Culwulla Chambers – Sydney
Clare Dart, Win Paten Chambers – Brisbane
Rachel Dart, Culwulla Chambers – Sydney
Bruce Dodd, Win Paten Chambers – Brisbane
Chris Dunlop, Holmes List – Melbourne
Sarah Fisken, Foley’s List – Melbourne
Rory McIvor, Holmes List – Melbourne
Sarah Minnery, 19 Inns Chambers – Brisbane
Catherine Spain, Waratah Chambers – Sydney
Jeff Stanley, Holmes List – Melbourne
Holly Tinning, Hugh Burton Chambers – Adelaide
Matthew Wong, Waratah Chambers – Sydney
Rodney Worth, John Toohey Chambers – Perth