Professional Administration Appointments

Appoint a legal professional as an independent executor. Lachlan Vallance, Director and Principal Lawyer at Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams is a recognised independent administrator and trustee of high-net worth complex estates. Since 2022, he has received close to 30 appointments from the Supreme Court to manage long-running, high-conflict estates by resolving disputes, rectifying errors, investigating misappropriation, and ensuring compliance. Supported by the Wills & Estates team, Lachlan’s expertise underpins the firm’s reputation as one of Victoria’s leading legal practices for complex estate management.

Key team members

Wills & Estates