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Alison Drayton

Alison Drayton

Principal Drayton Sher Lawyers

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Sydney, NSW
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About Alison

Alison Drayton is the Principal of the firm, bringing a distinctive international background to her legal practice in Sydney. Having grown up in the Caribbean and practised at the bar in London, Alison offers a broad and diverse understanding of legal matters, which she has further developed over nearly two decades practising in Australia. Alison has been involved in several notable cases, including Dimitriou v Piscopo [2021] FCA 1201, Wong v Wong (No 2) [2022] FCA 269, and a series of matters relating to the bankrupt estate of Kapp, such as Aravanis (Trustee) v Kapp [2023] FCA 702 and Aravanis (Trustee) v The Trustee of the Twin Trust, NSD 853 of 2019. Her experience in these significant cases highlights her capability in navigating complex legal issues in federal court proceedings.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Experience

Legal Practitioner Director
Legal Practitioner Director
Drayton Sher Lawyers Pty Ltd
Dec 2012 - Present · 13 years
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
LAC Lawyers
Dec 2011 - Feb 2014 · 2 years 2 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Levitt Robinson Solicitors
Dec 2007 - Dec 2011 · 4 years
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Schweizer Kobras, German Lawyers
Oct 2004 - Apr 2008 · 3 years 6 months

Education

Diploma in Law for the Academic Stage of Training for the Bar
Diploma in Law for the Academic Stage of Training for the Bar
University of Westminster
1986 - 1988
Bar Course
Bar Course
Inns of Court School of Law
1986 - 1988
BA (Hons), Psychology/Philosophy
BA (Hons), Psychology/Philosophy
University of Reading
1978 - 1982

Awards

2022
Partner of the Year Awards
LawyersWeekly

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

Location3 Spring Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number0411 332..

Practice Certificate

Name
Katharine Alison (Alison) Drayton
Date of Admission
1992
Specialisations
Commercial Litigation
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 22 Oct 2025
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