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Our People | The Team at Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams

At Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams (HOCW), our success is built on the collective expertise and dedication of our entire team. From our senior legal practitioners to our vital support and operational staff, every member plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Our leadership team of Principal Lawyers and Directors brings over 150 years of combined legal experience to our Melbourne CBD and Mount Waverley offices. They are supported by a highly skilled team of special counsel, associates, and lawyers, alongside our dedicated finance, marketing, and administration professionals.

We believe that great legal outcomes are the result of a collaborative environment. Together, we ensure that every client receives the expert advice, clear communication, and personalised attention they deserve. Explore our team profiles below to meet the people behind our firm.

Matthew Hicks
Director & Principal Lawyer | Commercial Litigation & Insolvency | Melbourne
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Lachlan Vallance
Director & Principal Lawyer | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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Sarah Lindsey
Director & Principal Lawyer | Property Law | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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Michelle van Niekerk
Director | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Deborah Kliger
Principal Lawyer | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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Bernard Mackey
Principal Lawyer | Property Law | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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Kylie Sharp
Principal Lawyer | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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Tanya Briffa
Principal Lawyer | Wills & Estates | Mount Waverley
Rachelle Eytan
Principal Lawyer | Commercial Law | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Anton Biskup
Principal Lawyer | Commercial Litigation & Insolvency | Melbourne
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Neville Sampson
Consultant Lawyer | Property Law | Wills & Estates | Mount Waverley
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David Phelan
Special Counsel | Wills & Estates | Commercial Litigation | Melbourne
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Todd Terzioski
Special Counsel | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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Samantha Schnabel
Senior Associate | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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Caitlin Coyne
Senior Associate | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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Steve Shelley
Senior Associate | Property Law | Mount Waverley
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Dejan Vangev
Senior Associate | Commercial Litigation & Insolvency | Melbourne
Demi Chapman
Associate | Family Law | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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Kim Nguyen
Associate | Property Law | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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Laura Poncini
Associate | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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