

With an impressive legal career spanning over two decades, Tia has amassed extensive experience across both mid-tier and top-tier firms, with particular expertise in the commercial, property, and mergers and acquisitions sectors. Her path to legal prominence was marked by her call to the bar on 28 March 2011, where she sharpened her litigation skills across a range of issues involving banking, finance, commercial, family, and criminal law. Since mid-2013, Tia has been leading her practice with a focus on effective dispute resolution, whether through negotiated commercial settlements or through assertive courtroom litigation. Her client-focused approach and strategic mindset have established her as a reliable advisor who consistently strives for favourable outcomes across various legal matters. Tia's practice areas reflect her broad legal expertise and commitment to delivering tailored solutions. She offers comprehensive legal advice in commercial law, handling disputes, statutory demands, and intricate business litigation. In criminal law, she provides robust defence strategies across a wide spectrum of offences. Her family law practice encompasses sensitive guidance on divorce applications and binding financial agreements. Tia is also adept at wills and estates litigation, expertly navigating contentious estate disputes. Her proficiency extends to debt recovery and bankruptcy proceedings, including adept management of court appearances across the Federal Circuit and Family Court, Supreme Court, District Court, and Local Courts. Additionally, her insights in building and construction law, including NCAT matters, underscore her versatility and commitment to her clients’ success, ensuring a comprehensive legal service tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients.

Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder, CEO
SynPlanet
Dec 2021 - Present • 4 years 11 months

Managing Director
Shore Lawyers
Sep 2013 - Present • 13 years 2 months
Barrister At Law
Trust Chambers
Mar 2011 - Jun 2013 • 2 years 3 months

Solicitor
MinterEllison
Dec 2005 - May 2006 • 5 months

Associate
Clifford Chance
Dec 2005 - Dec 2009 • 4 years

Legal Officer
Randwick City Council
Dec 2002 - Dec 2005 • 3 years

Master of Laws - LLM, Commercial Law
Macquarie University
2008 - 2010

Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Technology Sydney
2000 - 2003
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW