Sally McGuinness

Sally McGuinness is a distinguished practitioner in family law, renowned for her exceptional expertise and commitment to her clients. She has been recognised as a Leading Parenting, Custody & Children's Matters Lawyer in 2024 and a Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer in the Australian Capital Territory, marking her sixth consecutive year of acclaim in the prestigious Doyles Guide. As a founding member of Robinson + McGuinness, Sally leverages her extensive experience, including her previous role as Partner at a renowned family law firm in Canberra. Her legal career initially focused on insurance litigation before she dedicated herself exclusively to family law. Sally is well-versed in managing a wide spectrum of family law issues, covering property settlements, child support, and intricate financial and parenting cases, often with international aspects. Her expertise also extends to the drafting of binding financial agreements, such as prenuptial arrangements, and she is adept at handling sensitive matters like surrogacy and relationships involving same-sex and de facto couples. Sally is celebrated for her commitment to fostering amicable resolutions, utilizing her strong negotiation skills to help clients achieve timely settlements. She is dedicated to providing a warm and professional service, empowering clients to make well-informed decisions regarding their legal options. Her professional affiliations reflect her deep commitment to the legal community. She is a past President of the Canberra Region Family Law Professionals Association and currently serves on the Professional Conduct Committee of the ACT Law Society. Furthermore, she is a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia and an associate member of the NSW Law Society. Sally's qualifications as an Accredited Collaborative Law Practitioner further highlight her dedication to delivering innovative and client-focused legal solutions.