Elyse Byrne

Elyse Byrne is a partner at Hope Earle Lawyers, bringing extensive experience in family law with a focus on complex parenting, property and international family law disputes. She is known for her strategic approach and pragmatic advice, prioritising cost-effective solutions tailored to her clients' needs. Elyse has handled a wide array of challenging cases, including matters involving trustees in bankruptcy within family law proceedings, high-conflict parenting disputes, anti-vaccination issues, Hague Convention applications, airport watchlist cases and complex intervention order proceedings. Her expertise spans high-value and cross-border property settlements and financial disputes involving global assets, offshore trusts and multi-jurisdictional enforcement. Her work includes significant roles in notable reported judgments such as Kai & Min [2024] FedCFamC1A 6 and the Stokerton & Stokerton series of cases in 2023. These cases highlight her capability in managing intricate legal questions in family law. Beyond her litigation and advisory work, Elyse contributes actively to the profession and community. She is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and has served as Secretary of its Young Lawyers Social Committee. Elyse also supports the sporting sector as a Tribunal Member for Football Victoria. Internationally, she has presented at forums on family law reform and cross-border practice, reflecting her developing reputation within the global legal community. Elyse is respected for combining legal expertise with empathy, helping clients to navigate emotionally sensitive disputes confidently. Her balanced and client-centred approach, underpinned by technical precision and strategic insight, makes her a valued adviser in complex family law matters both in Australia and internationally.