Amelia Brayley

Amelia Brayley is a distinguished principal solicitor and family dispute resolution practitioner at NewLeaf Legal and Mediation, based in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Known for her strong legal acumen, Amelia is dedicated to guiding clients towards positive and sustainable resolutions. Deeply connected to her local community, she possesses a keen understanding of the unique challenges faced by families in the Hunter and Lake Macquarie areas. Amelia's approach is both empathetic and efficient, offering practical advice partnered with a compassionate ear to help her clients advance with dignity. Amelia is committed to providing friendly and affordable legal and mediation services, ensuring that clients at NewLeaf Legal and Mediation feel supported, understood, and empowered. Her focus is on helping clients avoid court, resolve conflicts amicably, or gain clarity during transitional times. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New England, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Practical Legal Training. She was admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and as an officer of the High Court of Australia in 2016. Amelia further enhanced her qualifications with a Legal Practice Management Course in 2021 and became a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in 2024. She also holds a Master of Applied Laws with a focus on Family Dispute Resolution Practice. Amelia's extensive legal career began with positions such as a solicitor at Bilbie Dan Solicitors and Attorneys, and East Coast Law. She also served as a registered migration agent. Her trajectory includes roles like associate solicitor and senior associate at Conditsis Lawyers before founding NewLeaf Legal and Mediation. Her early career featured a role as a paralegal at Moin & Associates and a substantial tenure in customer service roles, which honed her client interaction skills. Amelia continues to build on her impressive experience, striving to provide the highest standard of legal services and mediation to her clients.