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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.
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Director
Slat Family Lawyers
Dec 2017 - Present • 8 years 11 months

Accredited Specialist, Family Law, Director
Broun Abrahams Burreket
Jan 2011 - Nov 2017 • 6 years 10 months

Senior Associate
Swaab Attorneys
Jun 2007 - Jan 2011 • 3 years 7 months
Senior Associate
Barkus Doolan Family Lawyers
Sep 1999 - Jun 2007 • 7 years 9 months
Associate
Maclarens Solicitors
Nov 1994 - Sep 1999 • 4 years 10 months

Executive Education Course, Mediating Disputes
Harvard Law School
2016

Collaborative Practice short course
University of Technology Sydney
2008
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)
Macquarie University
1988 - 1992
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW