Alice Byrnes
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Alice Byrnes

Alice Byrnes

Director Cheney Suthers Lawyers

location
Orange, NSW
5 stars from 21 recommendations5
21 ratings
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About Alice

Alice Byrnes serves as a director at our firm, offering a wide-ranging legal expertise in family, commercial, and collaborative law. Initially trained as a commercial litigator, her legal proficiency extends across family law, dispute resolution, wills and estates, commercial disputes, contractual issues, and debt recovery. With a focus on family law, Alice prioritises resolution without litigation, excelling in mediations, settlement negotiations, and drafting consent orders and financial agreements. In her role as an Independent Children's Lawyer, Alice represents children's best interests in Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia proceedings. She thoroughly reviews all case materials, consults with involved parties, and formulates an independent assessment that prioritises the welfare of the children, which she presents to the Court. Alice's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communications) from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales, with her upbringing on a family farm in Orange contributing to her strong work ethic. As a trained collaborative lawyer, she advocates for cooperative solutions, enhancing client experiences, and through our partnership with JustFund, Alice provides clients with flexible financial options to ensure access to essential legal services during family law proceedings. Connect with her on LinkedIn for further insights into her professional expertise.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Litigation & Disputes

Ratings

OVERALL RATING

COMMUNICATION

5

Star
COMMUNICATION

APPROACHABILITY

5

Star
APPROACHABILITY

PROFESSIONALISM

5

Star
PROFESSIONALISM

LEGAL KNOWLEDGE

5

Star
LEGAL KNOWLEDGE

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

Star
VALUE FOR MONEY

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Experience

Principal Lawyer
Principal Lawyer
Cheney Suthers Lawyers
Jan 2019 - Present · 6 years 6 months
Social Chair
Social Chair
Central West Law Society
Oct 2015 - Oct 2017 · 2 years
Solicitor
Solicitor
Messenger & Messenger
Oct 2015 - Jul 2018 · 2 years 9 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
Lander & Rogers
Feb 2012 - Oct 2015 · 3 years 8 months
Graduate
Graduate
Lander & Rogers
Feb 2012 - Nov 2012 · 9 months
Legal Intern
Legal Intern
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Feb 2011 - May 2011 · 3 months
Summer Law Clerk
Summer Law Clerk
Lander & Rogers
Oct 2010 - Jan 2011 · 3 months
Editor and Writer
Editor and Writer
AKA Publishing Pty Ltd
Dec 2008 - Nov 2011 · 2 years 11 months
Newsdesk Photo Editor
Newsdesk Photo Editor
Snapper Media Pty Ltd
Aug 2007 - Jan 2009 · 1 year 5 months
Radio Broadcasting Tutor
Radio Broadcasting Tutor
University of Sydney
Dec 2006 - Present · 18 years 7 months
Gap Tutor
Gap Tutor
Rendcomb College, Cirencester
Dec 2003 - Nov 2004 · 11 months

Education

Collaborative Practice Course, Collaborative Law
Collaborative Practice Course, Collaborative Law
Brisbane Family Law Centre
2023 - 2023
The College of Law Australia
2012 - 2012
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
UNSW
2008 - 2010
The Women's College, within The University of Sydney
2005 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communications), Film Studies & Marketing
Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communications), Film Studies & Marketing
University of Sydney
2004 - 2007

Contact Information

Orange, NSW

Location173 Lords Place, Orange, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 636..

Practice Certificate

Name
Alice Kate Byrnes
Date of Admission
2012
Specialisations
Family Law
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CENTRAL WEST
CheckLast checked: 2 Mar 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
Employment Law
  • General Advice
Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Children's Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders
Litigation & Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Collaborative Law
  • Debt Recovery
  • General Advice
  • Mediation