Working side by side with our clients, we find practical solutions that really add value.
Our lawyers act for all types of enterprises from large corporations through to family companies at every stage of the business life cycle.
Our work includes transactions, advice, advocacy, workplace issues, compliance and legal project management.
Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers, when good advice matters.
Selwyn Black
Partner | Sydney
Selwyn Black is one of Australia’s most experienced commercial law partners. He has significant business acumen, enabling him to work together with clients to achieve practical solutions.
David practises extensively for organisations in the not-for-profit sector. He is known for his expertise in education law. He acts for many independent schools and other educational institutions.
Josephine has helped clients, in her words, convert their dreams into reality by setting out the legal and practical pathway for the establishment of philanthropic organisations.
Educated in both Sydney and Sri Lanka, Maithri has over 40 years experience in litigation and dispute resolution. Maithri is regularly invited to present seminars to lawyers and university students.
Martin’s diverse career – journalist, guitarist, lawyer – means he has the life experience and the professional expertise to provide what his clients want when it matters.
Yee Mei Chow practises in Immigration Law, including handling Australian Visa Applications, Skills Assessment, State Sponsorship, and Migration Review Applications.
Brett Fatches ran a large and varied practice in Port Stephens, which included a mix of court litigation, out-of-court dispute handling and legal advice in a wide range of areas.
Lucy is based in Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers‘ Sydney office, working in the Business Practice. She has a wide range of experience working on matters across commercial advisory and dispute resolution.
Gillian has worked in the legal industry for over 18 years, she is experienced in multiple areas of law including, Estate Planning, Probate and Retail Leasing.
With an extensive career spanning television executive, musician and lawyer, Cameron has the commercial and life experience to provide clients with robust and practical legal solutions.
Courtney is a valued member of the Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers team, working across our employment and compensation law practices with a particular focus on work injuries.
Shakvaan Wijetunga is a valued member of the Business team and the Community & Associations team at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers, based in the firm’s Sydney office.
Mick Sheils is one of Australia’s leading industrial relations practitioners. He is an industrial relations advisor and accredited mediator in the firm‘s employment and industrial relations group.
Michael’s depth of experience, ability to get to the heart of an issue and communication skills put him at the top of employment & industrial law and personal injury.
John brings significant skill and experience across many areas of practice including Superannuation, Tax, Trusts, Managed Investment Schemes, Life Insurance and Financial Services.