Louie Elsoukmani

Louie Elsoukmani is a Partner with extensive experience in family and divorce law. Known for his direct and straightforward approach, Louie is committed to providing clear, practical advice and robust representation for his clients. He regularly appears before the Family Courts and the Magistrates’ Courts, handling complex matters including property disputes, parenting arrangements, and family violence protection orders. Louie recognises the emotional challenges that come with separation and approaches each case with respect and empathy. He prioritises resolving disputes efficiently and sensibly, aiming to settle matters outside of court whenever possible. When court proceedings are necessary, he acts swiftly and decisively to protect his clients’ interests. A native English speaker born in Australia, Louie also speaks Arabic in the Lebanese dialect, allowing him to connect with a diverse client base. His experience includes negotiating binding financial agreements, drafting consent orders, managing parenting agreements, handling joint divorce applications, and addressing legal issues affecting the LGBTQI+ community. Louie also specialises in cases involving interspousal property transfers, family violence intervention orders, adult child maintenance claims, and divorce matters where one party resides overseas or where separation dates are contested.