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Slat Family Lawyers
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Rachel Slat

Rachel Slat

Director Slat Family Lawyers

Sydney, NSW
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About Rachel

Rachel Slat serves as the Director and a leading expert in family law, accredited by the Law Society of NSW. With over 25 years of dedicated service, Rachel has been instrumental in assisting thousands of individuals and families navigate complex issues such as property divisions, child support, and financial arrangements with ex-partners. Her unwavering focus remains on securing optimal outcomes for her clients and providing essential support during some of the most trying times in their lives. Rachel holds credentials as a nationally accredited mediator and collaborative lawyer, allowing her to extend her expertise beyond mere courtroom advocacy. She is adept in guiding clients towards out-of-court resolutions that are uniquely tailored to their circumstances. Her career in some of Sydney's most prestigious family law firms has afforded her substantial experience in managing cases involving intricate forensic investigations of company accounts, hidden assets and income, and comprehensive business valuations. Moreover, Rachel has provided crucial support in lengthy cases characterised by physical and emotional abuse involving partners and children. Rachel's extensive training ensures she offers top-tier advice and precision in drafting court orders and agreements, always with diligent regard for efficiency and client cost-effectiveness. Regardless of a case's complexity, Rachel approaches every situation with the same level of importance, applying her vast experience, keen insight, and genuine care with unwavering commitment to her clients.

Practice areas

Family Law

Resume

Experience

Director

Director

Slat Family Lawyers

Dec 2017 - Present • 8 years 11 months

Accredited Specialist, Family Law, Director

Accredited Specialist, Family Law, Director

Broun Abrahams Burreket

Jan 2011 - Nov 2017 • 6 years 10 months

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Swaab Attorneys

Jun 2007 - Jan 2011 • 3 years 7 months

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Barkus Doolan Family Lawyers

Sep 1999 - Jun 2007 • 7 years 9 months

Associate

Associate

Maclarens Solicitors

Nov 1994 - Sep 1999 • 4 years 10 months

Education

Executive Education Course, Mediating Disputes

Executive Education Course, Mediating Disputes

Harvard Law School

2016

Collaborative Practice short course

Collaborative Practice short course

University of Technology Sydney

2008

Law Society of NSW Specialist Accreditation, Family Law

Law Society of NSW Specialist Accreditation, Family Law

Law Society of NSW

2001

Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Politics)

Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Politics)

Macquarie University

1988 - 1992

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

21, 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000Website

Practice certificate

Name
Rachel Lara Slat
Date of admission
1994
Specialisations
Family Law
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY

Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Children's Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders