Alaa Marei

Expertise

Alaa was admitted to the legal profession in 2021. She enjoyed working in a busy wills and estates firm for two years prior to joining the team at Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams in August 2023.

Alaa has experience in the following areas:

• Preparing wills

• Preparing enduring powers of attorney and appointments of medical treatment decision maker

• Deceased estate administration and advice including applying for grants of representation

About Alaa

Alaa is committed to assisting her clients to achieve their desired outcomes in an efficient and empathetic manner. Prior to her career as a wills and estates lawyer, Alaa volunteered regularly at Women’s Legal Service Victoria and Victoria Legal Aid. She uses her experience involving sensitive legal matters to provide tailored advice to clients suitable to their individual needs.

Outside of work, Alaa enjoys watching crime shows and dining out with friends. Alaa is also an avid tennis lover, having played tennis competitively in her younger years.

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice – Leo Cussen Centre for Law

• Bachelor of Laws – Deakin University

• Bachelor of Criminology – Deakin University

Admissions

• Supreme Court of Victoria

Memberships and Committees

• Victorian Women Lawyers

• Law Institute of Victoria