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Adele Wan

Adele Wan

Founder & Director Wan & Co Lawyers

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Sydney, NSW
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About Adele

Adele Wan is the Founder and Director of Wan & Co Lawyers, bringing over seven years of dedicated experience in immigration law. Throughout her career, Adele has provided expert guidance on complex immigration matters, including cases involving immigration detention, significant character issues, health-related complications, and exclusion periods. Adele has successfully facilitated the reunification of more than 1,000 families in Australia, navigating the challenges posed by shifting government policies and legal frameworks. She also advises businesses on developing customised strategies that align with their investment and human resource requirements. Additionally, Adele supports individuals in establishing businesses, ensuring their migration goals integrate seamlessly with their investment plans. Drawing on her Australian-Chinese background, Adele possesses a deep cultural insight that enhances her ability to connect with clients and manage instructions with precision. Her commitment to detail and results-driven approach has earned her a strong reputation for achieving favourable outcomes, even in the most demanding cases. Beyond her client work, Adele contributes to the professional community by presenting at Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions for Legalwise, sharing valuable expertise with fellow legal practitioners. Adele's dedication and impact were recognised when she was named a finalist for the 2023 Australian Lawyers Weekly Migration Partner of the Year award, and she received a subsequent nomination in 2025. As Managing Principal of Wan & Co Lawyers, Adele is well respected throughout the immigration law field.

Practice Areas

Immigration Law

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Experience

Managing Principal
Managing Principal
Wan & Co Lawyers
Mar 2024 - Present · 2 years
Partner | Immigration
Partner | Immigration
Brightstone Legal
Mar 2021 - Mar 2024 · 3 years
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Agape Henry Crux
Aug 2018 - Mar 2021 · 2 years 7 months
Solicitor/Registered Migration Agent
Solicitor/Registered Migration Agent
Agape Henry Crux
Feb 2018 - Aug 2018 · 6 months
Graduate Associate (Trainee)
Graduate Associate (Trainee)
Agape Henry Crux
May 2017 - Feb 2018 · 9 months
PLT Intern
PLT Intern
Agape Henry Crux
Jan 2017 - May 2017 · 4 months
Paralegal
Paralegal
Dettman Longworth Lawyers
Dec 2016 - Jan 2017 · 1 month
Legal Intern
Legal Intern
Vidler & Co. Solicitors
Oct 2015 - Dec 2015 · 2 months
Mentee of Judge Joe Harman
Mentee of Judge Joe Harman
Federal Circuit Court
Apr 2015 - Nov 2015 · 7 months
Casual Administrative Assistant
Casual Administrative Assistant
Business Switch
Oct 2013 - Jan 2017 · 3 years 3 months
Receptionist
Receptionist
Beauty Grace
Feb 2013 - Dec 2013 · 10 months
Saturday Tutor
Saturday Tutor
Prime Education
Dec 2011 - Jun 2014 · 2 years 6 months

Education

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law
The College of Law Australia
2016 - 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Law
Bachelor’s Degree, Law
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
2015 - 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Law
Bachelor’s Degree, Law
University of Glasgow
2015 - 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Design in Architecture
Bachelor's Degree, Design in Architecture
University of Sydney
2011 - 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Law
Bachelor's Degree, Law
University of Sydney
2011 - 2016
Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta
2005 - 2011

Awards

2025
Partner of the Year
LawyersWeekly
2023
Migration Partner of the Year
LawyersWeekly

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 17, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 852..

Practice Certificate

Name
Adele Hay-Tone Wan
Date of Admission
2017
Specialisations
Immigration Law
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 25 Nov 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

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