Anne-Louise Pham

Expertise

Anne-Louise Pham is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and Principal Lawyer at Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams, where she leads the firm’s Family Law team. She practises exclusively in family law and is recognised for her calm, strategic and client-focused approach to resolving complex family and relationship matters.

Anne-Louise advises clients across Victoria on all aspects of family law, including property settlements, parenting disputes, divorce, financial agreements, de facto relationships, child support and spousal maintenance. She provides clear, practical advice tailored to each client’s circumstances, with a focus on achieving timely and effective outcomes during what is often a challenging period.

She has extensive experience representing clients in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, appearing in registries throughout Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. Anne-Louise is skilled in both negotiated outcomes and litigation, and is committed to guiding clients through every stage of the legal process with clarity and confidence.

Where appropriate, Anne-Louise works to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, helping clients minimise conflict, delay and legal costs. When litigation is required, she is a thorough and strategic advocate who prepares meticulously and keeps clients informed at every stage of their matter.

About Anne-Louise

Anne-Louise is actively involved in the legal profession and maintains membership with the Family Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria, the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia and the Asian Australian Lawyers Association. Her leadership within Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams reflects her commitment to delivering high-quality family law services to individuals and families across Victoria.

Qualifications

• Master of Applied Family Law - The College of Law

• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Australian National University (ANU)

• Bachelor of Law - Australian National University (ANU)

• Bachelor of Arts - Australian National University (ANU)

• Accredited Specialist - Family Law - Law Institute of Victoria

Memberships and Committees

• Law Institute of Victoria (Family Law Section)

• Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section)

• Asian Australian Lawyers Association