Rajinder Dhaliwal is a distinguished legal professional serving as the Principal at Shorehills Legal Solicitors. With a robust educational foundation, Rajinder graduated with a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws from Macquarie University in 1983, was admitted to practice as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1984, and the High Court of Australia in 1987. She possesses over three decades of experience in private legal practice, spanning Sydney and regional areas of New South Wales. Rajinder's comprehensive expertise encompasses both the parenting and financial facets of Family Law, including matters related to property, financial assets, and interests in Trusts and Superannuation funds. Her collaboration with forensic and valuation experts, as well as property specialists, ensures she achieves optimal outcomes for her clients. Having completed mediator training with Colorado Dispute Resolution in 1992, she has successfully conducted mediations in parenting and property disputes and was a part of the Legal Aid Commission Chairperson Panel for mediations and Family Dispute Resolution. As an Independent Children’s Lawyer, Rajinder advocates for children in intricate parenting matters, appointed by the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Her commitment to the community is evident through her roles on numerous advisory boards for community organisations and Family Law associations, including serving as Vice-President of the CH & CR Family Law Association and various domestic violence boards. Rajinder is a member of esteemed legal bodies such as the Law Society of NSW, Law Council of Australia, and Women Lawyers of NSW. Her extensive career includes consultancy with Slade Manwaring Solicitors and a decade in private practice before establishing her own successful firm in 1995.
Consultant
Slade Manwaring Solicitors, Sydney
Mar 2006 - Apr 2008 • 2 years 1 month
Principal
Shorehills Legal Solicitors
Jan 1995 - Present • 31 years 10 months
Solicitor
Private Practice
Jul 1984 - Jan 1995 • 10 years 6 months
B Ec. LLB, Law/Economics
Macquarie University
1978 - 1982
Last checked: 15 Feb 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW
