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Ashma Arora is the Principal Lawyer at the firm, bringing a wealth of experience in family law, wills and estates, UK expatriate law, mediation, and collaborative divorce. Admitted as a Solicitor in both the Queensland Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia, as well as in England and Wales, she holds a distinguished legal background that spans two jurisdictions. Ashma is also a nationally accredited mediator and an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner recognised by the Australian Attorney General’s Department. Her legal career commenced in London in 1998, where she worked in a general practice firm dealing with family law, litigation, and wills and estates, earning a strong reputation among clients and peers. From 2001 to 2013, Ashma co-managed her own law practice before relocating to Australia for a change in lifestyle and environment. Committed to helping individuals through the complexities of the family law system, Ashma requalified as a Collaborative Solicitor and Mediator in Australia. She has practiced within Brisbane-based law firms and served as a mediator with the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Ashma values negotiation as a means to resolve disputes efficiently and with minimal stress, reserving court action as a final recourse. Her adept negotiation skills often facilitate early, sensible, and cost-effective settlements, while she advocates firmly and effectively when litigation is necessary. Ashma has experience assisting clients from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, handling matters ranging from modest to high net worth. Recognising the emotional challenges involved, she prioritises providing clear, practical, and timely advice to put clients at ease from their first point of contact. Given her dual qualifications and practice experience in Australia and England, Ashma is particularly well-equipped to assist UK expatriates and Australians with ongoing personal or financial ties to the UK. Her knowledge across both legal systems is valuable in navigating family law and estate planning issues that cross international borders.
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Director & Principal, Family Lawyer, Accredited Mediator & Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Arora Legal Family Lawyers and Mediators
Jun 2020 - Present • 6 years 5 months
Accredited Mediator & Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
My Family Mediation
Jun 2020 - Present • 6 years 5 months
Senior Solicitor
Madsen Law Solicitors
Aug 2018 - Jun 2020 • 1 year 10 months
Legal Consultant
McLaughlin & Associates Lawyers
Apr 2018 - Aug 2018 • 4 months
Civil Dispute Mediator
Dispute Resolution Branch, Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Nov 2016 - Nov 2017 • 1 year
Consultant Practice Solicitor
Gowen & Stevens LLP
Sep 2013 - May 2014 • 8 months
Partner & Solicitor
Arora Bailey Solicitors
Mar 2001 - Aug 2013 • 12 years 5 months
Assistant Solicitor
Merrony Wall Solicitors
Dec 1998 - Dec 2000 • 2 years
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law
The University of Law
Federal & Consitutional Law, Administrative Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Family Dispute Resolution & Professional Practice
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Trust & Accounting, Professional Responsibility & Ethics
The College of Law Australia
National Mediator Accredition
Dispute Resolution Branch, Dept. of Justice & Attorney General
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, LLB Law (Hons)
Brunel University of London
1989 - 1994
Last checked: 3 Dec 2025 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
