Amanda Thackray

Amanda Thackray is a dedicated barrister known for her commitment to helping individuals navigate the complexities of family law with minimal conflict and financial strain. With a compassionate approach, she focuses on mediation, family dispute resolution, and divorce coaching, aiming to keep her clients out of the family court system, thus saving them substantial costs and stress. Since January 2020, Amanda has been a barrister and mediator at Stephen Thackray Chambers, bringing over five years of experience to this esteemed role. Her vast knowledge and expertise were honed during her previous tenure at John Toohey Chambers from 2015 to 2019, where she served as a barrister with distinction. Prior to that, Amanda's legal journey began as a solicitor at Legal Aid WA, where she spent nearly five years refining her skills in client representation and legal strategy. Her early career also includes valuable experience at O'Sullivan Davies Lawyers in Perth. Amanda is highly educated, holding a Bachelor of Laws with Distinction from The University of Western Australia, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Politics, and French. Her international perspective was further enriched by a Diploma in International Comparative Law from Universite Paul Cezanne in Aix-Marseille, France. Additionally, she has completed training as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at Bond University, reinforcing her capability in mediation and dispute resolution. Her interdisciplinary education includes studies in Integrated Human Studies, reflecting her broad intellectual pursuits. Amanda's approach to legal practice is informed by her roles as a Relationship and Communication Strategist since 2019 in her self-employed capacity at Loving Conflict, where she focuses on fostering effective communication and understanding in legal contexts. Her ability to guide families through transitions with empathy and insight marks her as a valuable ally for clients seeking amicable resolutions.