Ben Sayer

Ben is a highly accomplished Family Law practitioner, consistently recognised in the Doyle’s rankings from 2019 to 2024 for his expertise in Family Law Matters and as a Preeminent Lawyer in Parenting Law Matters. With an impressive career spanning two decades, Ben has significantly contributed to the field as a former partner at the renowned Family Law firm TJ Mulvany & Co and as one of the founders of Sayer Jones. Ben has distinguished himself as a leading adviser on domestic and international surrogacy, fertility, and adoption law in Australia. He has been a notable figure at the Victorian Central Authority for assisted reproduction and actively engages with focus groups and consumer-based conferences run by prominent surrogacy support organisations. Ben's extensive involvement in policy development and law reform submissions in surrogacy and adoption demonstrates his commitment to advancing this critical legal area. His work ensures that Sayer Jones remains at the forefront of providing comprehensive support to intended parents and surrogates. Alongside his focus on reproductive law, Ben maintains a broad practice encompassing parenting and property matters, particularly those marked by high conflict and complexity. His experience as an Independent Children’s Lawyer has honed his skills in handling cases involving significant risk to children. Ben is highly sought after for his adept handling of complex Family Law issues, such as international and local child relocation, international child abduction, and both step-parent and adult adoption. His expertise extends to securing orders for parental responsibility in intricate circumstances. Ben’s dedication to a balanced, resolution-focused approach has cemented his reputation as a trusted and influential voice in parental and reproductive law across Australia.