Anthony J Aristei, known as Tony, serves as the Principal at Irwin Legal. He was admitted to practice law in Western Australia in 1985 and became an independent barrister in 1996. With over 30 years of legal experience, Tony has provided advice and representation in more than a thousand cases, acting as counsel in numerous high-profile or reported cases documented in Western Australian Law Reports, State Reports, and various Federal Reports. Tony's contributions extend beyond courtrooms; he is an accomplished legal writer. He was the founding author of the popular Nutshell text on real property law and published the first and second editions of an annotated commentary on retail shops legislation in Western Australia. Additionally, he has written extensively for the Law Society of Western Australia and LexisNexis, with a focus on property, equity, and trusts law. In his role as President of the Western Australian branch of the Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society, Tony promotes strong cross-jurisdictional relationships among legal professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. This role reflects his dedication to both the social and academic aspects of the legal profession. Tony's academic credentials are robust, with degrees from The University of Western Australia, including a Bachelor of Laws, a Master of Laws with Distinction, and a Bachelor of Jurisprudence. He also holds a Master of Studies in Law from the University of Oxford. His educational background and professional journey underline a deep commitment to legal excellence and professional development.
Barrister and Solicitor
Irwin Legal
Jan 1985 - Present • 41 years 10 months
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
The University of Western Australia
Master's Degree, Masters of Law with Distinction
The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Jurisprudence
The University of Western Australia
Master of Studies in Law
University of Oxford
