Wendy De Bruyn

Wendy De Bruyn is an accomplished lawyer whose legal career began in South Africa, where she was admitted as a lawyer in 2016 after earning her law degree. She relocated to Australia in 2022, successfully completing her law bridging requirements with Honours at the University of Southern Queensland. Wendy was subsequently admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2023 and holds practising certificates for all Queensland Courts, including the Family Court, Federal Court, and High Court of Australia. Wendy's practice encompasses a diverse range of legal areas. She is proficient in family law, managing cases involving divorce, property settlements, children's matters, and maintenance claims. Her expertise extends to commercial law, where she handles business transactions, commercial leasing, and debt recovery. Additionally, she provides guidance on wills, powers of attorney, and advance health directives, as well as offering services in commercial, residential, and rural conveyancing, including the transfer of water allocations. Her professional journey has seen her practise at Apels Solicitors & Notary in Mareeba, Queensland, where she has been a dedicated full-time lawyer since July 2022. Prior to this, Wendy served as an attorney, conveyancer, and notary public with Lester Hall, Fletcher Inc., and she also ran her practice, Wendy De Bruyn Attorneys, in South Africa. Her career was initially shaped at Boela van der Merwe Attorneys, where she gained substantial experience as both a candidate and associate attorney. Wendy's approach is both thorough and client-focused, leveraging her robust understanding of legal intricacies to deliver practical and effective outcomes. Her international experience and diverse skill set make her a valuable asset to clients across various legal matters.