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ASHLEE CHATS

DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL, LITIGATION

Practice Areas:

Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Building and Construction Disputes, Debt Recovery, Employment Law, General Disputes and Negotiations.

Ashlee has over eight (8) years of professional experience in the legal industry, specialising in the areas of commercial litigation and general dispute resolution covering a wide range of jurisdictions including the Federal Court of Australia, Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Supreme Court of Victoria, County Court of Victoria, Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (‘VCAT’), the Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (‘DBDRV’) and the Fair Work Commission (‘FWO”). Ashlee is known for her exceptional negotiation skills in court matters and achieving the best possible outcome for her clients in the most cost-effective and timely manner possible.

Ashlee is highly sought after for her holistic approach in formulating legal strategy and incisive representation in relation to commercial disputes and negotiation. As a highly empathetic person, Ashlee takes the time to listen and understand each issue, business and client she represents.

As a second-generation Greek speaking Australian serving our community and the corporate world.

Ashlee is a proud second-generation Greek Australian, who has a passion for serving our community and the corporate world.

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NINA LACHMANN

DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL (Australian & Overseas LAWYER)

E: nina.lachmann@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: Business/Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, Building and Construction Disputes, Business Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions, Family Law, Wills, Estate, Probate, Debt Collection & General Law.

Nina is an experienced Australian and South African lawyer, with a solid background in various legal environments, with a specific focus on Corporate and Commercial Law. She has experience negotiating and facilitating a wide range of commercial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, business sales and purchases, commercial and retail leasing and effective business structuring. Nina has also been involved in the dispute resolution process across all of these areas as well as ensuing litigation.

VINCE LEONE

DIRECTOR & BUSINESS CONSULTANT

E: vince.leone@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: Vince has managed a range of public and private businesses. Contact Vince for astute business advice to propel your profits and lifestyle.

ALANNAH LEONE

CLIENT LIAISON & MARKETING

E: LAWYERS@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: Client Marketing & Communications

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MARLENE KIZANA

LAWYER

E: LAWYER@wrl.com.au

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Marlene is an admitted lawyer with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and graduate diploma in Migration Law. Marlene is passionate about Criminal Law and Immigration Law. Her Immigration Law passion originated when she assisted her family migrate Australia. She also has experience with Partner Visas, Family Visas and Humanitarian/Refugee Visas. Marlene also has experience in Commercial Litigation, Building and Construction disputes, Employment Law and Wills/Probate matters.

Marlene’s resilience, passion, commercial approach and her results-driven mindset sees her delivering only the most desired outcomes for her clients..

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JORDYN WILSON

ASSOCIATE

E: jordyn.wilson@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: Wills/Estates & Probate, Commercial Law, Litigation, Law Family Law, Property Law & General Law

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JESS JARRETT

ASSOCIATE

E: jess.jarrett@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: Family Law, Criminal Law, Intervention Orders (IVOs), Property Law, Wills/Estates/Probate Law & General Law

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FRANCESCA MITTIGA

ASSOCIATE

E: francesca.mittiga@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas:

Francesca has almost ten (10) years professional experience in the legal industry. Further to her Australian Law qualifications, Francesca also has a Law Master’s Degree, which she obtained in Italy. Hence Francesca speaks and writes fluent Italian.

Her experience includes Property Law, Conveyancing, Will Probate, Wills and Estate as well as Family Law, Litigation and Business/Commercial Law.

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HIRAN DE SILVA

FINANCIAL ANALYST & CONTROLLER

E: financialcontroller@wrl.com.au

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Hiran has over 15 years’ experience (with large, medium and small businesses) as an astute, result-oriented accountant and finance leader. His strengths include specialisation in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Taxation, Strategic Planning and Financial Modelling. He is also an Award-Winner in relation to Integrated Financial Reporting and Sustainability. Hiran has proven success in improving business processes in small, medium to multi-billion, cross-cultural and international complex business environments mainly in Australia, Europe, America and Asia.

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E: LAWYERS@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: Family Law, Property Law, Wills/Estate/Probate Law & Business Law.

JACINTA EVANS

LEGAL ADMINISTRATION

E: LAWYERS@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: All areas of law

JORDYN NICHOLSON

SENIOR LAWYER

E: jordyn.nicholson@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: Divorce/Family/Relationship Law, Intervention Orders, Criminal Law, Litigation, Mediation & General Law

Jordyn has 9yrs legal industry experience. Her experience is predominately in Family Law, including Children and Property matters, Child Support, Family Violence and Criminal Law. Jordyn also has accomplished Litigation and Mediation experience.

ANNETTE ESPOSITO

SPECIAL COUNSEL

E: annette.esposito@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: Deceased Estates, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estates Planning, Probate, Trust Succession & General Law.

Annette has practiced exclusively in the area of Wills and Estates since 2006.

Her qualifications include a double degree from Monash University Bachelor of Arts (Italian) and Law, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies at the University of Melbourne (focused on taxation) and Master of Applied Laws (Wills and Estates). During Annette’s career, she has worked in a range of established small firms and well regarded mid-tier firms in Wills and Estates.

Annette is passionate about guiding people through difficult decisions and empowering them with the knowledge to move forward and is dedicated to providing excellent client service.

“People come to me feeling unorganised and uncertain about their estate planning. I help clients feel empowered and informed, so that they can have the certainty and peace of mind that their affairs are in order.”

VINCE LEONE

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS ADVISORY

E: vince.leone@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: Business Advisory, Mediation, Negotiations, Building/Construction Matters (Vince is a qualified and experienced Civil/Structural Engineer with Town Planning, Merger & Acquisition, Business Sales, Italian Clients

Vince has over 20 years’ management experience spanning many industries (including Property, Business Consulting, IT & Telecommunications, eCommerce/Software, Finance & Insurance, Engineering, Mining, Infrastructure/Utility, Retail, Automotive, Transport, Manufacturing, Distribution, Education & Government) over a number of geographies (including Australia, Asia, China, India, Middle East, Europe, South Africa and the USA). Vince holds Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Town Planning qualifications and has and facilitated numerous business courses.

Vince is also the Managing Director of BOSS Consulting & Advisory Group, an organisation he established to provide specialist Business Optimisation and Strategic Services (BOSS). In this capacity Vince has assisted business owners/directors establish new organisations, optimise existing businesses, establish new markets and take businesses to the next level. Vince previously worked as Managing Director, CEO or General Manager of a number of private and public organisations (some listed on the Australia ASX and UK AIM stock markets).

Vince brings a new approach to our practice, focusing on protecting our clients’ assets and lifestyle whilst achieving the best possible commercial outcome, where possible, avoiding costly and protracted legal battles.

Contact Vince, for a no obligation meeting, to see how we achieve these results for you.

LES KOHEGYI

DIRECTOR, LEGAL

E: les@wrl.com.au

Practice Areas: Wills & Estate Planning , Will Disputes , Business & Commercial Law , Hungarian Clients

Les holds Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)(Honours) degrees from Deakin University and a Masters Degree in Applied Law, majoring in Wills & Estates, from the College of Law. In addition to these tertiary qualifications, Les holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from Chartered Secretaries Australia. He is entitled to appear in all State and Federal courts, Les practises in the areas of commercial litigation, business law, conveyancing, debt collection and wills & estates.

Les has previously worked as a consultant for financial services and legal executive search firm and a Client Relationship Assistant Manager for one of Australia’s leading share registries; gaining considerable practical experience in areas of corporate governance and employer and employee related needs. He brings to his practice his experiences from outside of the law, having previously taught English as a foreign language to business executives and having produced and presented radio shows for SBS Radio’s Hungarian language service.