Andrew O'Sullivan-Newbold
Senior Associate | Family Law | Collaborative Lawyer

Expertise

Andrew has been practising in family law since 2015 and joined Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams in 2021. He enjoys the challenge of guiding clients through both the emotional and legal rigours of separation and what their lives will entail thereafter.

Andrew has acted in matters involving family violence intervention orders in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria and applications for divorce and disputes as to both parenting arrangements for children and alteration of interests in property in the Federal Circuit and Family Courts of Australia.

His experience in parenting matters includes high-conflict parents and cases of children at risk. His experience in property matters includes division of asset pools involving businesses and trusts and histories of significant windfall contributions, setting aside and enforcing financial agreements and spousal maintenance.

About Andrew

Outside office hours Andrew enjoys football (soccer), film and television and travelling. He has been a member of the Melbourne Victory Football Club since its maiden season in 2005 and studied on exchange twice during University in Tours and Lyon, France.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts - Monash University
• Bachelor of Laws - Monash University
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - Australian National University
• Accredited Specialist - Family Law – Law Institute of Victoria

Admissions

• Supreme Court of Victoria, 2015
• High Court of Australia, 2015

Memberships and Committees

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Victorian Association of Collaborative Professionals (VACP)

Recent Testimonials

"From the time I came into the office and throughout the process, the team was very professional.

Guiding me through the potential options and the approach was critical in my partner and I reaching an amicable outcome. Explaining to me how the legal and court process works in each of the options was also front of mind as I approached each item with my partner. Going through the process can be emotional at times, but the team, especially Evan, was able to be empathetic but at the same time focus on the end game. The communications, both written and verbal was always prompt and included any follow up process if I wasn’t clear.

In my case, our financial situation was quite basic, and I could see more efficiency in the processes on both sides if there was better collaboration in the industry, therefore reducing costs and timeframes. One way to do this is for both parties to agree a format of the financial analysis and it be used as a reference so that both parties can input without judgement. I believe in our case this reduced a lot of tension and accelerated the outcome when the basic format was used and both parties were able to agree on the values/items. This could then be translated into the official documents.

I’d recommend HOCW to future clients as a professional and experienced firm, with an empathetic approach and considerations to both parties in the situation. The experience on how the courts and the legal process views each situation was key to removing the emotion and ensuring the best outcome for all parties involved.

Thank you again team for your support on this matter."

Sam, Family Law Client, January 2025

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"Throughout lengthy family court proceedings, Andrew has been personable and supportive every step of the way. In moments where the complexity of required documents has felt overwhelming, Andrew always promptly answered questions and translated legal jargon into easy-to-understand language. Thank you so much for your service, Andrew O’Sullivan-Newbold."

Family Law Client - Jun 2024