Nastassia Bondarenko-Edwards

Nastassia Bondarenko-Edwards is a seasoned consultant at FAL Lawyers, bringing over a decade of rich legal experience to her clients. Her professional journey has seen her provide expert advice to a diverse array of clients, from innovative start-ups to prominent ASX-listed companies. Nastassia’s expertise primarily lies in taxation law, but her practice also encompasses property and infrastructure law, reflecting her broad legal acumen. Her tenure includes significant roles at renowned firms like PwC Australia and Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills, where she progressed from solicitor to director, honing her skills in handling complex transactions and liaising with government agencies. Enhancing her legal practice, Nastassia has gained valuable in-house experience during a secondment with a major ASX-listed company. Her leadership capabilities are further highlighted by her directorship and participation in expert panels, notably at Employee Ownership Australia. As a passionate educator, she contributes to academia as a Teaching Associate at Monash University and a Sessional Academic at RMIT University, specialising in taxation and property law. This dual role of practitioner and educator enables her to simplify complex legal concepts for clients and students alike. Nastassia is a distinguished graduate, having earned a Master of Laws with a Jessie Leggatt Scholarship from the University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) alongside a Bachelor of International Relations from La Trobe University, where she was recognised for her academic excellence with multiple awards. Her commitment to the legal community extends beyond her professional achievements, as she actively engages in community service both domestically and internationally.