David De Alwis

Melbourne, VIC | Sydney, NSW

About David

David De Alwis has more than ten years of experience in family law, serving as the Managing Principal of Hope Earle Lawyers and leading its Family Law practice. He guides a highly regarded team known for handling complex, high-value, and cross-border family law disputes. David frequently acts in cases involving significant assets, international interests, and matters under the Hague Convention concerning child abduction. His work includes appeals, litigation, mediation, binding financial agreements, family violence cases, and Children's Court proceedings. His experience covers high-value property settlements involving trusts and self-managed superannuation funds, parenting disputes such as relocation and recovery orders, spousal maintenance agreements, and family violence intervention orders. David has conducted numerous cases that resulted in reported judgments, demonstrating his involvement in precedent-setting family law matters across federal and state courts. Recognised for his thought leadership, David has presented at international conferences, including the upcoming 9th World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights in Cambridge. He actively contributes to discussions on family law reform and maintains strong international connections through organisations like LAWASIA and the Asian Australian Lawyers Association. Known for a strategic and approachable manner, David balances legal precision with practical support, helping clients navigate challenging family law issues with clarity and empathy.