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National Recognition: Lachlan Vallance Named Among Australia’s Leading Wills & Estates Lawyers 2025

Wednesday 8 October 2025

We are proud to announce that Lachlan Vallance, Director, Principal Lawyer and Head of our Wills & Estates team, has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer – Australia, 2025.

This national recognition reflects Lachlan’s exceptional expertise in estate litigation and his commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. While this is a significant personal achievement, Lachlan credits the success to the collective efforts of his team - a group of highly skilled lawyers and dedicated support staff who share a commitment to excellence in client service.

Recognised for Consistent Excellence

Lachlan has long been regarded as one of Victoria’s leading Wills and Estates lawyers, with consistent recognition from Doyle’s Guide at state level. His continued inclusion in these rankings highlights his depth of experience and leadership within the field of Wills, Estates and Succession Planning law.

His accolades include:

  • Preeminent Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer (Vic) - Doyle’s Guide, four consecutive years, following three years as Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer (Vic).

  • Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer (Vic) - Doyle’s Guide, past four years, following two years as Recommended Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer (Vic).

A Trusted Leader in Complex Estate Matters

Lachlan is regularly entrusted by clients and the courts with complex and sensitive estate matters. He is often appointed as executor of estates and attorney under Enduring Powers of Attorney, reflecting the trust and confidence placed in his professional judgement.

He is also among a select group of practitioners appointed by the Supreme Court of Victoria to act as an independent administrator or trustee of complex estates and trusts in the Trusts, Equity & Probate List, and is frequently engaged by VCAT to oversee or review the financial affairs of individuals with disabilities.

A Well-Deserved Honour

We extend our sincere congratulations to Lachlan Vallance on this well-deserved recognition. His inclusion among Australia’s Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers for 2025 is a testament to his expertise, professionalism and unwavering commitment to his clients and the broader legal profession.

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