Vanessa Mathews

Vanessa Mathews is the managing director of Byron Bay Family Law & Mediation Specialists. With over 20 years of experience, she is both a seasoned lawyer and a skilled mediator, holding unique credentials in social work and commerce. This blend of expertise enables her to approach legal relationship issues with both sensitivity and financial insight. Recognised as a leading figure in family law, Vanessa is an accredited family law specialist, family dispute resolution practitioner, and parenting coordinator. Her approach is deeply empathetic, a quality consistently noted by her clients. Vanessa is actively involved in the legal community through memberships with the Law Institute of Victoria, the Law Council of Australia, and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, among others. Her firm is frequently acknowledged by Doyle’s Guide, highlighting its prominence in the Victorian legal landscape. Vanessa's commitment extends to participating in mediation services, offering a comprehensive support system for those navigating relationship breakdowns.