Agnes is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. She has a breadth of experience in all areas of family breakdown with a particular focus on complex financial issues. She has expertise in jurisdictional disputes, enforcement and injunctive relief, Hague proceedings, and appeals. The majority of Agnes’ cases involve significant assets and concern asset tracing, trust structures, inherited assets and family loans, and owner-controlled businesses.

Agnes advises regularly in negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial financial agreements.

Agnes is a strong mediator and litigator and regularly appears at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia including in the appellate jurisdiction. She is a fierce and passionate advocate and has significant experience running both interim and final hearings.

Agnes has a special interest in wills and estate planning, particularly where multifaceted family dynamics and blended families are involved. She understands the unique challenges that can arise when navigating modern family structures and is committed to helping clients protect their wishes and ensure clarity for loved ones. Agnes takes a strategic approach to will drafting, working closely with clients to create tailored solutions that preserve wealth, minimise future conflict, and provide peace of mind. With a focus on both asset protection and family harmony, she is dedicated to safeguarding her clients’ legacies for future generations.

When not advocating for her clients, Agnes is an adventurer at heart. She has pursued feats such as climbing Everest and enjoys hiking in the Blue Mountains and cycling in her free time. Her adventurous spirit and resilience mirror the qualities she brings to her work, ensuring she navigates even the most complex cases with determination and focus. 

Career

Undergraduate degree in Politics (Macquarie University)

Master of International Relations (UNSW)

Bachelor of Laws (UNSW)

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (College of Law)

Specialist Accreditation (Family Law) 2015

Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution (Relationships Australia) FDRP

Master of Applied Law (Wills and Estates – present)

Recent Judgments

Bostock & Bostock [2024] FedCFamC2F 1503

Nardo & Acuna [2024] FedCFamC2F 772

 Stephanidi & Lawrence [2024] FedCFamC1F 375

 Dunleavy & Reardon [2023] FedCFamC2F 803

 Boullard & Kirk (No 2) [2023] FedCFamC1F 1030

 Kalan & Kalan [2021] FedCFamC2F 345

Nghiem & Alberts and Ors [2020] FamCAFC 187

Bethke & Bethke [2019] FamCAFC 106