Julia Sattout

Julia Sattout, a seasoned solicitor since 1997, holds a combined Arts/Law degree from Macquarie University where she majored in French. Her extensive legal experience makes her the ideal advisor for preparing wills, powers of attorney, and guardianship appointments. Julia expertly guides clients through obtaining Probate and finalising estates, while her expertise also extends to conveyancing, leasing, and various aspects of property law. Julia's career is marked by prominent roles across diverse legal landscapes. As the Founder of Sonna, she combines her legal acumen with entrepreneurial spirit, focusing on skincare and wellness products. Her tenure as Legal Director at Austech Facades further showcases her leadership in legal matters. She has served as General Counsel for Busways Group, demonstrating her capacity in corporate legal management. At MinterEllison, she excelled as a Senior Legal Counsel, offering her services as a Flex Lawyer. Her consulting roles at SS Legal and Mills Oakley highlight her focus on construction, commercial law, and litigation. Julia's experience with Lawyers On Demand and her secondment to Gadens Lawyers emphasise her expertise in front end construction projects. Her earlier positions at HWL Ebsworth, Swaab Attorneys, Laing O'Rourke, and Clayton Utz have allowed her to develop a robust background in construction disputes and contracts. Julia’s legal foundation is solidified by her education at Western Sydney University, where she earned her LLB with a focus on law and public relations. Outside the legal realm, she is a talented portrait artist, working in mediums like charcoal, chalk pastels, and oil paints, which offers a creative outlet complementing her legal practice.