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The People Behind Our Firm

At HOCW, our people are at the core of our success. Our team includes accredited specialists as well as experienced lawyers with deep knowledge across a range of practice areas, all supported by a highly skilled and dedicated support team. Together, we deliver exceptional service, ensuring every client receives personalised attention and expert legal advice.

Explore our team profiles to learn more about their experience, expertise, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.

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Matthew Hicks
Director & Principal Lawyer | Commercial Litigation & Insolvency | Melbourne
Headshot of Lachlan Vallance, wills & estates director & principal lawyer.
Lachlan Vallance
Director & Principal Lawyer | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Sarah Lindsey, property & conveyancing director & principal lawyer.
Sarah Lindsey
Director & Principal Lawyer | Property Law | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Michelle van Niekerk, director.
Michelle van Niekerk
Director | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Deborah Kliger, wills & estates principal lawyer.
Deborah Kliger
Principal Lawyer | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Bernard Mackey, property & conveyancing principal lawyer.
Bernard Mackey
Principal Lawyer | Property Law | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Kylie Sharp, wills & estates principal lawyer.
Kylie Sharp
Principal Lawyer | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Tanya Briffa, wills & estates principal lawyer.
Tanya Briffa
Principal Lawyer | Wills & Estates | Mount Waverley
Headshot of Rachelle Eytan, commercial law principal lawyer.
Rachelle Eytan
Principal Lawyer | Commercial Law | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Neville Sampson, Property & conveyancing consultant lawyer
Neville Sampson
Consultant Lawyer | Property Law | Wills & Estates | Mount Waverley
Headshot of David Phelan, commercial litigation special counsel
David Phelan
Special Counsel | Wills & Estates | Commercial Litigation
Headshot of Todd Terzioski, wills and estates special counsel
Todd Terzioski
Special Counsel | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Andrew O'sullivan-Newbold, head of family law team
Andrew O'Sullivan-Newbold
Acting Head of Department - Family Law | Collaborative Lawyer | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Kate Williams, wills and estates senior associate lawyer
Kate Williams
Senior Associate | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Samantha Schnabel, wills and estates senior associate lawyer
Samantha Schnabel
Senior Associate | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Caitlin Coyne, wills and estates senior associate lawyer
Caitlin Coyne
Senior Associate | Wills & Estates | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Steve Shelley, property and conveyancing senior associate lawyer
Steve Shelley
Senior Associate | Property Law | Mount Waverley
Headshot of Dejan Vangev, commercial litigation and insolvency senior associate lawyer
Dejan Vangev
Senior Associate | Commercial Litigation & Insolvency | Melbourne
Headshot of Evan Avtzis, family law senior associate lawyer
Evan Avtzis
Senior Associate | Family Law | Collaborative Lawyer | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
Headshot of Demi Chapman, family law associate lawyer
Demi Chapman
Associate | Family Law | Melbourne & Mount Waverley
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