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Catherine Leach

Catherine Leach

Founder and CEO Leach Legal

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Perth, WA
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About Catherine

Catherine Leach is the Founder and CEO of Leach Legal, bringing more than 30 years of experience in family law to her role. She is recognised for her ability to guide clients through the complex financial and emotional challenges that arise during separation and divorce. Catherine offers strategic advice focused on managing costs, reducing conflict, and facilitating timely resolutions. Trained as a mediator, arbitrator, and collaborative lawyer, Catherine adopts a negotiation-driven approach, working closely with clients to achieve practical and cost-effective outcomes outside of court. When matters require formal litigation, her tenacity and strategic mindset ensure clients receive strong and effective representation. Under Catherine’s leadership, Leach Legal has built a culture grounded in compassion, empathy, and resilience. Her team is committed to delivering exceptional service, ensuring clients feel supported and empowered throughout their legal journey. Beyond her practice, Catherine is actively involved in the entrepreneurial community, serving as a member of the international Entrepreneur’s Organization and having held the position of its first female President locally. She also serves on the Asia Pacific Regional Board. Catherine is regularly sought after as a speaker and media commentator on family law, leadership, and business strategy. Clients appreciate Catherine’s dynamic approach, her capacity to simplify complex issues, and her unwavering dedication to guiding them with clarity and confidence, providing strong advocacy when necessary.

Practice Areas

Family Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Experience

Adjunct Lecturer
Adjunct Lecturer
The College of Law Australia
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 · 6 months
CEO | Divorce/Separation Lawyer and Strategist
CEO | Divorce/Separation Lawyer and Strategist
Leach Legal · Self-employed
Feb 2004 - Present · 21 years 10 months
Partner
Partner
Maughan & Leach
Dec 2000 - Dec 2004 · 4 years
Partner/Solicitor
Partner/Solicitor
DCH Legal Group
Jun 1994 - Apr 2001 · 6 years 10 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Young & Young
Jan 1989 - May 1991 · 2 years 4 months

Education

Masters, Applied Law (Family Law)
Masters, Applied Law (Family Law)
College of Law
2008 - 2012
Associate Arts
Associate Arts
Moorpark College
1990 - 1992
Law
Law
The University of Western Australia
1988 - 1995
Education - English/Media
Education - English/Media
Edith Cowan University
1986 - 1989
Psychology
Psychology
Curtin University of Technology
1985 - 1986

Contact Information

Perth, WA

LocationLevel 7, 150 Saint Georges Terrace, Perth, WA
Click to Reveal Phone Number(08) 948..