

Juliana McArthur is the founding principal and Managing Director of McArthur Legal Services, established in 2016. Based in the historic Abbott Street Chambers in Gunnedah, Juliana combines extensive legal expertise with a commitment to delivering practical and commercially focused solutions for her clients. Her legal career includes experience as a solicitor with Clayton Utz in both Sydney and Canberra, as well as at W A Baxter & Co. in Gunnedah. This diverse background equips Juliana with a broad understanding of legal matters and an ability to address client needs effectively. Having lived in Gunnedah for over two decades, Juliana is deeply connected to the local community. Outside of her legal practice, she manages a substantial agricultural enterprise spanning 8,500 acres across Gunnedah, Mullaley, and Manilla, working alongside her husband, Peter. This firsthand experience in farming informs her appreciation of the practical concerns of her clients in rural and regional areas.

Managing Director
McArthur Legal Services
Apr 2016 - Present • 10 years 7 months

Company Owner
McArthur Legal Services
Apr 2016 - Present • 10 years 7 months
Solicitor
W A Baxter & Co
Mar 2013 - Feb 2016 • 2 years 11 months

Solicitor
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Apr 2003 - Dec 2003 • 8 months

Solicitor
Clayton Utz Lawyers
Dec 1997 - May 2003 • 5 years 5 months

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Legal Practice
The College of Law Australia
1998 - 1999

Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of Laws
University of Sydney
1991 - 1998
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW