Brendan Ashdown

Brendan Ashdown is a highly experienced barrister based in Perth, Western Australia, with a career spanning several decades in the legal profession. Brendan began his career by founding his own firm in 1995, before aligning with a midsize city firm. In 2001, he returned to independent practice and later joined the Bar in 2005. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of legal areas, with a particular focus on equity and trusts, wills, estates, contested probate matters, banking and finance, bankruptcy, insolvency, and commercial law. Brendan is also well-versed in trade practices, contractual disputes, and family law property matters, including those involving trusts, superannuation funds, and company issues. Brendan regularly represents clients as counsel before all courts and various tribunals at both trial and appellate levels. As a Certified Trusts and Estate Practitioner (STEP), he brings an added layer of expertise to matters involving complex estate planning and dispute resolution. Brendan's contributions extend beyond the courtroom, having served on numerous committees and boards including the WA Central Human Research Ethics Committee, the Child and Adolescent Health Service Board, and the Legal Costs Committee. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Western Australia, laying a strong foundation for his distinguished legal career. His extensive involvement with professional organisations such as the Law Society of WA and the Western Australian Bar Association highlights his commitment to the legal community. Brendan's leadership and integrity have made a significant impact, not only in legal practice but also across a variety of sectors.