Laura Donnelly
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Laura Donnelly

Laura Donnelly

Director Holmes Donnelly & Co. Solicitors

location
Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 828..
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About Laura

Laura is a highly accomplished family and divorce lawyer with over 18 years of experience, known for her expertise in parenting and children's matters. As a co-founder of HDC, she has built a reputation for handling complex parenting disputes, including those involving international relocations and sensitive risk issues. Laura's background, blending communications and law, has uniquely prepared her to address niche intersections of family law with defamation and privacy concerns. She is skilled in navigating financial settlements, helping clients untangle complex financial arrangements to secure their futures post-separation. Her clientele includes high-profile professionals, sports figures, and entertainment personalities, and they value her personable approach and practical advice. In addition to her legal practice, Laura is an accredited Collaborative Lawyer and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, with a focus on mediation and collaborative solutions. Her expertise is recognized through her role as a litigation guardian for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Committed to community service, Laura has dedicated over a decade to providing pro bono legal assistance, notably through the Women’s Legal Service. Her commitment to her clients and the broader community highlights her as a compassionate and effective advocate in the field of family law.

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Experience

Director
Director
Holmes Donnelly & Co.
Feb 2019 - Present · 6 years 5 months
Director
Director
KD Holmes Solicitors
Dec 2011 - Feb 2019 · 7 years 2 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Slade Manwaring Solicitors
May 2008 - Dec 2011 · 3 years 7 months

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The Australian National University
2004
Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations)/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations)/Bachelor of Laws
University of Canberra
1999 - 2003

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 21, 31 Market Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 828..

Practice Certificate

Name
Laura Elizabeth Donnelly
Specialisations
Family Law
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 6 Jan 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Children's Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders
Litigation & Disputes
  • Civil
  • Debt Recovery
  • General Advice
Property Law
  • General Advice