Deborah Linwood

Deborah Linwood is a highly respected partner practising as an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law and Property Law. With a background enriched by her membership in the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, Deborah brings global insights into succession planning and estate management. Her practice focuses on estate planning and private client matters, including the intricacies of estate administration. Known for her strategic estate planning advice, she serves a clientele of professionals and executives who benefit from her expertise in wills, testamentary trusts, discretionary trusts, powers of attorney, and enduring guardianship. Deborah is adept at navigating all facets of deceased estates, effectively handling probate applications and managing estate administration in multi-jurisdictional contexts, even extending beyond Australia. Her exceptional skill in this domain is recognised in the Doyle’s Guide 2025 as she is named a Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer in New South Wales. Her proficiency extends into property law, where she manages a diverse range of property and conveyancing matters. From residential to rural and commercial conveyancing, she offers comprehensive property law services. Additionally, she advises charitable organisations, trusts, and non-profit entities, contributing to their operational efficacy and legal compliance. Deborah's career began at Cutler Hughes & Harris where she gained 22 years of pivotal experience before joining Teece Hodgson & Ward in 2002, where she has served as a partner for over two decades. She holds a degree in Arts and Law from the University of Sydney, underpinning her extensive and successful legal career in Sydney.