Our Team
With four Accredited Specialists, a National Accredited Mediator, and a dedicated support team, EM Family Law brings unmatched depth and experience to every matter.
Partners
Senior Leadership

Frances Edwards
Founding Partner
35+ years | Accredited Specialist & Mediator

Frances Edwards
Founding PartnerOne of Sydney's most respected family law specialists with over 35 years of exclusive family law practice. A National Accredited Mediator and former Independent Children's Lawyer, Frances has deep expertise in complex matters involving family trusts, corporate structures, and professional practice valuations.
B.Ec, B.Laws | Law Society NSW Accredited Specialist (20+ yrs)

Frances Edwards
Founding Partner
35+ years | Accredited Specialist & Mediator

Frances Edwards
Founding Partner
35+ years | Accredited Specialist & Mediator
One of Sydney's most respected family law specialists with over 35 years of exclusive family law practice. A National Accredited Mediator and former Independent Children's Lawyer, Frances has deep expertise in complex matters involving family trusts, corporate structures, and professional practice valuations.
B.Ec, B.Laws | Law Society NSW Accredited Specialist (20+ yrs)

Michael Moloney
Partner
Strategic & detail-driven | Master of Laws

Michael Moloney
PartnerA strategic, detail-driven lawyer with over 15 years in family law. Michael's Master of Laws in Commercial Litigation and Accredited Specialist status bring rigorous analytical capability to complex financial and parenting matters.
B.Laws/Arts, M.Laws (Commercial Litigation) | Accredited Specialist

Michael Moloney
Partner
Strategic & detail-driven | Master of Laws

Michael Moloney
Partner
Strategic & detail-driven | Master of Laws
A strategic, detail-driven lawyer with over 15 years in family law. Michael's Master of Laws in Commercial Litigation and Accredited Specialist status bring rigorous analytical capability to complex financial and parenting matters.
B.Laws/Arts, M.Laws (Commercial Litigation) | Accredited Specialist

Lachlan Jackson
Partner
Practising since 2014

Lachlan Jackson
PartnerA dedicated family lawyer with a Masters of Applied Family Law achieved with Distinction. Lachlan brings a thorough, empathetic approach to property settlements, divorce proceedings, and de facto relationship matters.
Masters of Applied Family Law (Distinction) | Admitted Supreme Court NSW

Lachlan Jackson
Partner
Practising since 2014

Lachlan Jackson
Partner
Practising since 2014
A dedicated family lawyer with a Masters of Applied Family Law achieved with Distinction. Lachlan brings a thorough, empathetic approach to property settlements, divorce proceedings, and de facto relationship matters.
Masters of Applied Family Law (Distinction) | Admitted Supreme Court NSW

Nicholas Gibbs
Partner
Accredited Specialist since 2016

Nicholas Gibbs
PartnerAn Accredited Specialist in Family Law recognised by the Law Society of NSW. Nicholas has been practising since 2016 and is a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, bringing depth and expertise to every matter.
Law Society NSW Accredited Specialist in Family Law

Nicholas Gibbs
Partner
Accredited Specialist since 2016

Nicholas Gibbs
Partner
Accredited Specialist since 2016
An Accredited Specialist in Family Law recognised by the Law Society of NSW. Nicholas has been practising since 2016 and is a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, bringing depth and expertise to every matter.
Law Society NSW Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Lawyers
Legal Team

Victoria Principe
Lawyer
B.Laws & B.Business (Distinction), UTS

Victoria Principe
LawyerVictoria brings broad experience across various litigation areas with a particular focus on family law. A graduate of UTS with Distinction in Business, she previously volunteered with Women's Safety NSW, giving her a deep understanding of the challenges families face during separation.
B.Laws (UTS), B.Business with Distinction (UTS), Graduate Diploma Legal Practice

Victoria Principe
Lawyer
B.Laws & B.Business (Distinction), UTS

Victoria Principe
Lawyer
B.Laws & B.Business (Distinction), UTS
Victoria brings broad experience across various litigation areas with a particular focus on family law. A graduate of UTS with Distinction in Business, she previously volunteered with Women's Safety NSW, giving her a deep understanding of the challenges families face during separation.
B.Laws (UTS), B.Business with Distinction (UTS), Graduate Diploma Legal Practice

Nura Awady
Lawyer
Former Associate, Federal Circuit & Family Court

Nura Awady
LawyerBefore joining EM Family Law, Nura served as an Associate to a Judicial Registrar in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, giving her rare insight into how the court approaches family law matters. She brings this judicial perspective to every case.
B.Laws, B.Criminology, Graduate Diploma Legal Practice | Admitted Supreme Court NSW (2024) & High Court (2025)

Nura Awady
Lawyer
Former Associate, Federal Circuit & Family Court

Nura Awady
Lawyer
Former Associate, Federal Circuit & Family Court
Before joining EM Family Law, Nura served as an Associate to a Judicial Registrar in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, giving her rare insight into how the court approaches family law matters. She brings this judicial perspective to every case.
B.Laws, B.Criminology, Graduate Diploma Legal Practice | Admitted Supreme Court NSW (2024) & High Court (2025)
Support Team
The People Behind the Scenes

Jasmine Hargy
Paralegal
5th-year B.Laws & Security Studies

Ruby Fitzgibbon
Paralegal
5th-year B.Laws & Psychology

Zoe Hanley
Paralegal
5th-year B.Laws & Commerce

Isabella Barkus
Paralegal
5th-year B.Laws & Business

Anouck Heyse
Paralegal
4th-year B.Laws & Professional Accounting

Yael Basserabie
Accounts Manager
Firm finances & client accounts
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