With over a decade of experience in family law and domestic violence litigation, Natalie is a highly respected lawyer known for her strategic approach, tenacity, and dedication. Over the years, she has acted for a diverse clientele including medical professionals, lawyers, accountants, and company directors.
Professional Focus
Natalie takes pride in offering timely, high-quality, and practical advice, emphasising resolution outside the courtroom. However, if litigation becomes necessary, she is a formidable and effective litigator.
Natalie’s experience covers all aspects of family law, including parenting, financial separation, spousal maintenance, child support and binding financial agreements, and extends to issues related to family law including domestic violence, child protection, and estate planning. To achieve optimum outcomes for her clients she collaborates closely with a trusted network of barristers, financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals.
Handling Complicated Matters
Natalie is well-versed in challenging parenting matters, including cases involving allegations of sexual abuse, high-risk domestic violence, and concurrent criminal matters. In these situations, her primary focus is the safety and well-being of her clients and their children. As a seasoned litigator, Natalie ensures strong and effective representation for her clients, achieving optimal outcomes in challenging situations.
Beyond her skilled management of demanding parenting cases, Natalie has extensive experience navigating complex financial matters. She has substantial experience managing cases involving multiple income sources, international companies and trusts, deceased estates, and bankruptcies.
Professional Journey
As a lawyer, Natalie has held senior positions at well-known law firms on both the Gold Coast and Brisbane, where she assisted high-net-worth clients. When taking a break from private practice for several years Natalie led a multidisciplinary team providing legal support to women facing high-risk domestic violence at a specialised legal service. This unique legal background sets her apart in the legal landscape. Her diverse experience equips her with a distinctive skill set, making her a standout choice for high-net-worth clients who have experienced or are accused of domestic violence.
In addition to her work as a lawyer, Natalie has contributed her legal and policy expertise to various organisations, including the Commission for Children and Young People, and has worked as senior policy advisor to the Minister for Police, Corrective Services, and Emergency Services.
Professional Affiliations
Actively involved in law reform committees and professional bodies, Natalie has been a dedicated member of the Queensland Law Society’s Family Law Committee since 2014. She is a member of various professional associations, including the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland, Women Lawyers Association of Queensland, the International Society for Therapeutic Jurisprudence, and the National Women’s Safety Alliance.
Natalie’s multifaceted career and commitment to justice make her a compassionate, skilled, and respected advocate for individuals navigating complex family law matters.
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Education
Natalie’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws with Distinction and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from QUT. In 2011, she earned her Master of Laws (Public Policy) from QUT.
Volunteer and Community Involvement
Natalie’s commitment to justice extends beyond her legal practice. As an active member of the National Women’s Safety Alliance and as a volunteer solicitor at the Women’s Legal Service for over a decade, she exemplifies her dedication to making a positive impact in the community.
Outside of court, Natalie works as an Official Visitor for Queensland Corrective Services. In this role, she reviews decisions regarding prisoner segregation and investigates complaints made by prisoners throughout Southeast Queensland.
Personal Interests
Natalie is an active amateur kickboxer showcasing her resilience and determination.
