Justeen Dormer

Justeen Dormer stands at the helm of Dormer Stanhope as the Principal Lawyer and Director, bringing nearly three decades of distinguished experience to her role. Her legal journey began with Ashurst, where she honed her skills in complex commercial dispute resolution, setting a strong foundation for what would become a notable career. At Dormer Stanhope, Justeen offers clients the strategic insight of a top-tier lawyer while delivering the personalised service of a boutique firm. Under her leadership, Dormer Stanhope prioritises the client-lawyer relationship, ensuring each case benefits from her direct oversight and strategic direction. This approach means that complex legal challenges are navigated with the experienced insight that her diverse career provides. Although practising across various fields, Justeen has focused on Wills and Estate Disputes, where her interdisciplinary expertise and innovative solutions are invaluable. Justeen's practice covers succession law and estate disputes, encompassing contested probate, enduring guardianship disputes, family provision claims, and challenges to wills. Her comprehensive knowledge ensures the effective handling of cases involving informal wills, unconscionable conduct, estoppel, and matters concerning minors or individuals under incapacity. A member of The Tax Institute and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Justeen completed the International Directors Course with the AICD in Dubai. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident as she regularly attends industry events and enhances her knowledge through further studies. Her academic achievements include a Master of Laws with a focus on Wills and Estates, and her career highlights a series of complex and high-profile cases across various courts. She remains actively involved in the legal community, contributing her expertise to numerous professional organisations and delivering successful outcomes for her clients.