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Crossover Law Group
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Marial Lewis

Marial Lewis

Principal Lawyer Crossover Law Group

Barangaroo, NSW
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About Marial

Marial Lewis is the esteemed founder and Principal Lawyer of Crossover Law Group, recognised as one of Australia's leading migration legal professionals. An accomplished solicitor admitted in New South Wales, she stands among the few accredited specialists in Immigration Law by the NSW Law Society. Marial's expertise extends beyond her practice, as she serves as a lecturer at the University of New South Wales, educating future legal practitioners in migration law. Her accomplishments have repeatedly earned her a place on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list and recognition in the Most Influential Leading Lawyers in Australia. Marial's impressive repertoire of accolades includes being twice awarded the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award and receiving the Young Migration Lawyer of the Year title from the Law Council of Australia. Her scholarly contributions have also been acknowledged internationally, where she has been recognised as a rising star in corporate migration and ESG. With a strong academic foundation, Marial holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW, complemented by a Master of Legal Practice from the Australian National University. Her career is marked by over ten years of dedicated service in the legal field, beginning as a partner at a boutique immigration law firm before founding her own practice. Marial's vast experience encompasses successful representation in complex cases across various courts, from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to the High Court of Australia. Her clientele includes start-ups, multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, reflecting her comprehensive understanding of corporate migration and visa processes. Additionally, Marial's contributions to the legal community are underscored by her roles on multiple committees, including those of the International Bar Association and the NSW Law Society.

Practice areas

Immigration Law

Resume

Experience

Board Member

Board Member

Freedom for Humanity

Jul 2025 - Present • 1 year 4 months

Lecturer Teaching Fellow

Lecturer Teaching Fellow

UNSW

Sep 2021 - Present • 5 years 2 months

Lecturer/Casual Academic

Lecturer/Casual Academic

Western Sydney University

May 2021 - Present • 5 years 6 months

Principal Solicitor/Founder

Principal Solicitor/Founder

Crossover Law Group

Apr 2021 - Present • 5 years 7 months

Partner

Partner

Teleo Immigration Lawyers

Oct 2018 - Apr 2021 • 2 years 6 months

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Teleo Immigration Lawyers

Jan 2018 - Oct 2018 • 9 months

Associate

Associate

Teleo Immigration Lawyers

Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 • 5 months

Solicitor

Solicitor

Teleo Immigration Lawyers

Jul 2015 - Jun 2017 • 1 year 11 months

Law Graduate

Law Graduate

Teleo Immigration Lawyers

Jan 2015 - Jun 2015 • 5 months

Intern Paralegal

Intern Paralegal

Kingsford Legal Centre

Jul 2014 - Nov 2014 • 4 months

Paralegal

Paralegal

Bannister Law

Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 • 6 months

Group Leader

Group Leader

UNSW- Student Equity and Disability Unit

Feb 2013 - Present • 13 years 9 months

Paralegal

Paralegal

Salvos Legal

May 2012 - Nov 2014 • 2 years 6 months

Multilingual Parenting Program Facilitator, Project Support Officer

Multilingual Parenting Program Facilitator, Project Support Officer

Immigrants Community Centre

Jan 2012 - Jul 2012 • 6 months

Paralegal

Paralegal

Teleo Immigration Lawyers

Aug 2010 - Jul 2011 • 11 months

Court Assistant

Court Assistant

Downing Centre- Local Court

Jul 2010 - Dec 2011 • 1 year 5 months

Multilingual Interviewer

Multilingual Interviewer

McNair Ingenuity Research

May 2010 - Dec 2014 • 4 years 7 months

Education

Master of Legal Practice (Distinction)

Master of Legal Practice (Distinction)

The Australian National University

GDLP, Law

GDLP, Law

The Australian National University

Bachelor’s Degree, Human Rights Law in Practice

Bachelor’s Degree, Human Rights Law in Practice

Columbia University

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)/ Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)/ Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

UNSW

Certificate IV in HR

Certificate IV in HR

Australian HR Institute

2018 - 2019

Contact information

Barangaroo, NSW

Barangaroo, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Marial Lewis
Date of admission
2015
Specialisations
Immigration Law
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NSW

Last checked: 11 Mar 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Immigration Law
  • Visas