Parramatta lawyers for business, families and councils
Commercial, family, property, employment, insolvency, wills and local government law from one firm on Smith Street, Parramatta, since 1962.
What has happened?
Pick the line closest to your situation. You will see the group that handles it, the principals who lead it and the quickest way to reach them.
Commercial & business law
Contracts, franchising, buying or selling a business or shares, and advice for directors and shareholders.
Geeti ChawlaPrincipal
Stewart GoughPrincipal
Michael StevensPrincipal
Family law
Separation, parenting and property settlement. Your first consultation is a fixed fee, and you get a written report on your options afterwards.
Pierre HawachPrincipal
Family law line for a fixed-fee first consultation. Main office: (02) 9635 7966
Property law & conveyancing
Conveyancing with a written quote and no hidden costs, plus strata, leasing and development work.
- Michael StevensPrincipal
Anna ZdrilicPrincipal
Conveyancing email: conveyancing@matthewsfolbigg.com.au
Employment law & workplace
Advice for employers on dismissals, workplace conduct complaints, WHS, contracts and policies.
Peter DoughmanPrincipal- Stewart GoughPrincipal
Insolvency, restructuring & debt recovery
Debt recovery, restructuring, bankruptcy and liquidation, for creditors, directors and trustees.
Jeff BrownChairman
Hayley HitchPrincipal
Stephen MullettePrincipal
Litigation & dispute resolution
Commercial, property, building and consumer disputes, settled early where possible and run in court where not.
Simone BrewManaging Director- Hayley HitchPrincipal
Keli LawPrincipal
Wills & estate planning
Wills, powers of attorney and guardianship, probate, contested estates and testamentary trusts.
- Geeti ChawlaPrincipal
Renee StevensPrincipal- Anna ZdrilicPrincipal
Local government, planning & environment
Governance, tendering, prosecutions and development appeals for NSW councils, and planning advice for applicants.
- Simone BrewManaging Director
- Keli LawPrincipal
- Anna ZdrilicPrincipal
Cybersecurity law & data breach response
A data breach response plan, your data obligations, and who you must notify if a breach happens.
- Simone BrewManaging Director
Cyber email: cybersecurity@matthewsfolbigg.com.au
Ranked by Doyle’s Guide in three practice areas
| Family & divorce law | Recommended firm, Sydney. Four Accredited Specialists in Family Law on the team. | 2018–2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Insolvency & restructuring | Recommended firm, NSW. Principal Stephen Mullette listed as a Leading Lawyer for 2025 and 2026. | 2024–2026 |
| Planning & development | Recommended firm, NSW. | 2020–2026 |
Also an LGP Approved Contractor for NSW councils. Source: Doyle’s Guide rankings as listed on matthewsfolbigg.com.au.
Twelve principals lead the practice groups
Associates, solicitors and clerks work alongside them on Level 7, 10–14 Smith Street. Meet all our people
A client on working with the firm
“The lawyers at Matthews Folbigg understand the difficulties employers face with the practical application of employment law in the workplace.”
Questions people ask first
Straight answers to what clients usually want to know before they call.
How much is a first family law consultation?
The first family law consultation is a fixed fee, however long the meeting takes; the fee is confirmed when you call the family law line on 1800 300 170. Afterwards, the lawyer you met sends you a written report with their advice.
How are conveyancing fees quoted?
You get a written quote with the exact cost of your sale or purchase, with no hidden costs. Disbursements such as printing, photocopying and phone calls are included in the quoted fee.
How can employers pay for employment law advice?
Employers can choose a retainer for ongoing questions, a fixed fee for a defined project, or the traditional hourly rate.
Most matters start with one call.
Call the Parramatta office or send a short enquiry. It goes to the group that handles your kind of matter.
Level 7
10–14 Smith Street
Parramatta
Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm
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