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Alice Byrnes serves as a director at our firm, offering a wide-ranging legal expertise in family, commercial, and collaborative law. Initially trained as a commercial litigator, her legal proficiency extends across family law, dispute resolution, wills and estates, commercial disputes, contractual issues, and debt recovery. With a focus on family law, Alice prioritises resolution without litigation, excelling in mediations, settlement negotiations, and drafting consent orders and financial agreements. In her role as an Independent Children's Lawyer, Alice represents children's best interests in Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia proceedings. She thoroughly reviews all case materials, consults with involved parties, and formulates an independent assessment that prioritises the welfare of the children, which she presents to the Court. Alice's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communications) from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales, with her upbringing on a family farm in Orange contributing to her strong work ethic. As a trained collaborative lawyer, she advocates for cooperative solutions, enhancing client experiences, and through our partnership with JustFund, Alice provides clients with flexible financial options to ensure access to essential legal services during family law proceedings. Connect with her on LinkedIn for further insights into her professional expertise.
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Principal Lawyer
Cheney Suthers Lawyers
Jan 2019 - Present • 7 years 10 months
Social Chair
Central West Law Society
Oct 2015 - Oct 2017 • 2 years

Solicitor
Messenger & Messenger
Oct 2015 - Jul 2018 • 2 years 9 months

Lawyer
Lander & Rogers
Feb 2012 - Oct 2015 • 3 years 8 months

Graduate
Lander & Rogers
Feb 2012 - Nov 2012 • 9 months

Legal Intern
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Feb 2011 - May 2011 • 3 months

Summer Law Clerk
Lander & Rogers
Oct 2010 - Jan 2011 • 3 months
Editor and Writer
AKA Publishing Pty Ltd
Dec 2008 - Nov 2011 • 2 years 11 months
Newsdesk Photo Editor
Snapper Media Pty Ltd
Aug 2007 - Jan 2009 • 1 year 5 months

Radio Broadcasting Tutor
University of Sydney
Dec 2006 - Present • 19 years 11 months
Gap Tutor
Rendcomb College, Cirencester
Dec 2003 - Nov 2004 • 11 months

Collaborative Practice Course, Collaborative Law
Brisbane Family Law Centre
2023 - 2023

The College of Law Australia
2012 - 2012

Bachelor of Laws
UNSW
2008 - 2010

The Women's College, within The University of Sydney
2005 - 2006

Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communications), Film Studies & Marketing
University of Sydney
2004 - 2007
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW