Having worked solely in family and relationship law since 2002, Rachael specialises in complex property and other financial matters arising from relationship breakdowns. Rachael has particular expertise and interest in cases involving parties’ interests in corporate and trust structures and relationship planning by use of Binding Financial Agreements. Her practice has a specific focus that includes complex parenting matters involving international parenting disputes, drug and alcohol abuse, cases involving mental health issues and children with special needs (particularly matters involving ASD, ODD, PDA and other elements of neurodiversity).

Rachael is also trained in collaborative law, mediation and parenting coordination. In her work as a parenting coordinator, Rachael coaches parents in post-separation communication strategies and conflict resolution. Rachael arms parents with the tools they need to make positive and constructive contributions to their child’s development, and helps them avoid the poor outcomes traditionally associated with children who have been exposed to parental conflict.

Rachael is consistently recognised by her peers as a leading family lawyer and ranks highly in the Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers in Australia list.