Susan Pearson

Susan is widely regarded as one of Australia's foremost authorities in family law, with an illustrious career spanning over 35 years. Recognised as one of the first lawyers to be accredited in family law by the Law Society of New South Wales, she has repeatedly earned acclaim, including her inclusion in Doyle’s 2025 Guide to the Australian Legal Market. In this guide, Susan is distinguished as one of only five pre-eminent family lawyers in Sydney and is noted for her expertise in high-value and complex property matters across New South Wales. As a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), Susan also contributes her insights to the World Bank's Women, Business and the Law & Civil Society Organisation Reports. Her practice is dedicated to high-profile and high-net-worth individuals, navigating the intricacies of complex parenting and property matters with utmost sensitivity and discretion. Proficient in managing international financial cases involving multifaceted corporate and trust structures, Susan brings a commercial and strategic perspective to litigation management. She collaborates with commercial, property, and estate lawyers, as well as accountants, in strategic asset planning and crafting binding Financial Agreements. Susan champions a respectful and family-focused method of dispute resolution, working with a team of trained professionals in Collaborative Practice to ensure a less adversarial approach to resolving family law matters. Beyond her practice, she is a sought-after speaker, having delivered presentations to the media, professional associations, and community groups, and has served as an expert witness and consultant to the Family Court of Australia. Susan is on the Register of Practitioners of the High Court of Australia and is an active member of numerous professional organisations, underscoring her deep commitment to the legal community.