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Cheney Suthers Lawyers
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Alice Byrnes

Alice Byrnes

Director Cheney Suthers Lawyers

Orange, NSW
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About Alice

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.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Litigation & Disputes

Resume

Experience

Principal Lawyer

Principal Lawyer

Cheney Suthers Lawyers

Jan 2019 - Present • 7 years 9 months

Social Chair

Social Chair

Central West Law Society

Oct 2015 - Oct 2017 • 2 years

Solicitor

Solicitor

Messenger & Messenger

Oct 2015 - Jul 2018 • 2 years 9 months

Lawyer

Lawyer

Lander & Rogers

Feb 2012 - Oct 2015 • 3 years 8 months

Graduate

Graduate

Lander & Rogers

Feb 2012 - Nov 2012 • 9 months

Legal Intern

Legal Intern

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

Feb 2011 - May 2011 • 3 months

Summer Law Clerk

Summer Law Clerk

Lander & Rogers

Oct 2010 - Jan 2011 • 3 months

Editor and Writer

Editor and Writer

AKA Publishing Pty Ltd

Dec 2008 - Nov 2011 • 2 years 11 months

Newsdesk Photo Editor

Newsdesk Photo Editor

Snapper Media Pty Ltd

Aug 2007 - Jan 2009 • 1 year 5 months

Radio Broadcasting Tutor

Radio Broadcasting Tutor

University of Sydney

Dec 2006 - Present • 19 years 10 months

Gap Tutor

Gap Tutor

Rendcomb College, Cirencester

Dec 2003 - Nov 2004 • 11 months

Education

Collaborative Practice Course, Collaborative Law

Collaborative Practice Course, Collaborative Law

Brisbane Family Law Centre

2023 - 2023

The College of Law Australia

2012 - 2012

Bachelor of Laws

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

Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communications), Film Studies & Marketing

University of Sydney

2004 - 2007

Contact information

Orange, NSW

173 Lords Place, Orange, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Alice Kate Byrnes
Date of admission
2012
Specialisations
Family Law
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CENTRAL WEST

Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
Employment Law
  • General Advice
Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Estate Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Children's Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders
Litigation & Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Collaborative Law
  • Debt Recovery
  • General Advice
  • Mediation