Kassandra Neilson is the Director at Neilson Law, with a profound focus on family law. Leading a team of experienced lawyers, she ensures that clients navigate their legal challenges with efficiency and understanding. Since her admission as a solicitor in 2005, Kassandra has dedicated her career to family law, recognising the complexities and emotional challenges that accompany family separation. At Neilson Law, Kassandra is committed to providing personalised support, assessing each case individually to determine the optimal outcomes. She brings extensive expertise in complex property disputes, assisting both married and de facto couples with business assets, trusts, loans, and comprehensive property matters. Her skills extend to managing sophisticated investment structures and self-managed superannuation funds. Kassandra is also deeply experienced in handling intricate parenting cases. She works diligently to ensure the children's best interests are prioritised in matters like parenting arrangements, child support, and international relocations. Her role as an Independent Children’s Lawyer and Separate Representative has given her invaluable insights into handling complex parenting issues. With a keen interest in asset protection, Kassandra offers guidance in preparing and executing Financial Agreements, helping clients safeguard their assets at various stages of their relationships. Her career path includes roles as a Practice Leader at Wiltshire Family Law and a Senior Lawyer at Berck Solicitors, among others. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Queensland. Outside her demanding career, Kassandra enjoys spending time with her family, exploring markets, and relaxing by the water with her two French bulldogs, Archie and Reggie.
Legal Practitioner Director
Neilson Law
Mar 2020 - Present • 6 years 8 months
Practice Leader
Wiltshire Family Law
Feb 2016 - Mar 2020 • 4 years 1 month
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Senior Lawyer
Berck Solicitors
Sep 2011 - Feb 2016 • 4 years 5 months
Associate Lawyer
Burchill & Horsey Lawyers
Mar 2009 - Sep 2011 • 2 years 6 months
Lawyer
Butler McDermott Lawyers
Feb 2005 - Sep 2007 • 2 years 7 months
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
The University of Queensland
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The University of Queensland
1998
Excellence Award
LawyersWeekly
New Partner - 3 years or less
LawyersWeekly
Last checked: 1 Mar 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
