The Family Law Co. has been named as a finalist in the Regional Law Firm of the Year category at the 2024 Australian Law Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights the firm’s dedication to providing quality family law services across regional New South Wales.
Since its establishment in January 2021, The Family Law Co. has built a reputation for excellence and commitment. The firm’s team of family lawyers has assisted over 900 clients in resolving their family law matters with care and efficiency. Their exclusive focus on family law sets them apart, allowing them to offer unparalleled expertise and support during challenging times.
Carla Giles, Principal Solicitor and Director at The Family Law Co., expressed her immense gratitude for the recognition.
“Being acknowledged in this prestigious award highlights the hard work and dedication of our team, comprising Sacha Mastras, Amy Forwood, Jasmyn Garay, Jessica Bagnall, and Georgia Cooper, as well as our wonderful support staff Rebeka, Katie, and Mary. We are incredibly thankful to our clients and colleagues for their ongoing support and confidence in our team and services,” Carla said.
The Family Law Co. also prides itself on its ongoing commitment to being active participants within the community. Sponsoring the Cooks Hill United Football Club’s kids’ soccer program, the Hunter Business Women’s Network, and the Newcastle Business Club. Internally, they focus on robust training for all their team including the mentorship of the junior lawyers, providing a great work/life balance and providing exceptional legal services to all, regardless of socio-economic background.
This all-female team’s dedication to providing exceptional family law services was recognised recently when they were announced as finalist in the “Regional Law Firm of the Year” category of the Australian Law Awards, to be held in Sydney later in the year.
The Australian Law Awards is the most highly regarded awards program across Australia, recognising excellence across the Australian legal sector. For over two decades, these prestigious awards have continued to spotlight those striving to make the legal industry succeed. From managing partners and general counsel to barristers, legal scholars and rising stars, this national awards program is the pinnacle event for recognising talent in the Australian legal industry.
Securing a place as a finalist is widely recognised as a remarkable achievement in the legal industry. It signifies the unwavering determination and commitment of individuals, teams and firms playing a pivotal role in propelling the industry forward.
These nominations also recognise the firm’s active and ongoing contributions made to the legal profession and the local community over the past year with The Family Law Co. sponsoring the Cooks Hill United Football Club’s kids’ soccer program as well as providing support to the Hunter Business Women’s Network, Newcastle Business Club, and Jenny’s Place.
In addition, the firm’s Director and Principal Solicitor, Carla Giles, earned a well-deserved nomination as a finalist in the “Regional Lawyer of the Year” and “Mentor of the Year” categories.
“These awards are testament to the hard work, talent, and absolute dedication of our staff to providing the best possible family law services to our clients in Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, and North West NSW. We are grateful to be recognised in such a prestigious awards program,” Carla said.
In further recognition of The Family Law Co.’s efforts, the firm has been recognised as a Leading Family Law Firm by the 2024 Doyle’s Guide – the preeminent guide to the legal profession, which ranks Australia’s leading lawyers, to provide a comprehensive national resource for consumers in need of legal services.
IMAGE | The Family Law Co Team
