Ashma Arora

Ashma Arora is the Principal Lawyer at the firm, bringing a wealth of experience in family law, wills and estates, UK expatriate law, mediation, and collaborative divorce. Admitted as a Solicitor in both the Queensland Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia, as well as in England and Wales, she holds a distinguished legal background that spans two jurisdictions. Ashma is also a nationally accredited mediator and an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner recognised by the Australian Attorney General’s Department. Her legal career commenced in London in 1998, where she worked in a general practice firm dealing with family law, litigation, and wills and estates, earning a strong reputation among clients and peers. From 2001 to 2013, Ashma co-managed her own law practice before relocating to Australia for a change in lifestyle and environment. Committed to helping individuals through the complexities of the family law system, Ashma requalified as a Collaborative Solicitor and Mediator in Australia. She has practiced within Brisbane-based law firms and served as a mediator with the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Ashma values negotiation as a means to resolve disputes efficiently and with minimal stress, reserving court action as a final recourse. Her adept negotiation skills often facilitate early, sensible, and cost-effective settlements, while she advocates firmly and effectively when litigation is necessary. Ashma has experience assisting clients from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, handling matters ranging from modest to high net worth. Recognising the emotional challenges involved, she prioritises providing clear, practical, and timely advice to put clients at ease from their first point of contact. Given her dual qualifications and practice experience in Australia and England, Ashma is particularly well-equipped to assist UK expatriates and Australians with ongoing personal or financial ties to the UK. Her knowledge across both legal systems is valuable in navigating family law and estate planning issues that cross international borders.