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Sahar Derakhshan

Sahar Derakhshan

Partner Stynes Bastian Pty Ltd ATF The Bastian Hancock Stynes Unit Trust t/as Stynes Bastian Lawyers

Melbourne, VIC
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About Sahar

Sahar Derakhshan is a dedicated Partner at Stynes Bastian Lawyers, a firm she co-founded. Admitted as an Australian Lawyer in 2015, Sahar holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University. Her legal practice primarily focuses on Commercial Litigation, with a strong emphasis on Debt Recovery and Post Judgment Enforcement. In addition, she adeptly handles matters in Estate Law, including complex Estate Disputes, Property Law, and Superannuation Law, specifically Distribution Disputes. Sahar boasts extensive courtroom experience and frequently appears in the Supreme, Federal, and Magistrates’ Courts, as well as the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Her strategic approach and keen legal acumen are instrumental in achieving efficient, cost-effective outcomes for her clients. Her professional journey includes significant tenures at well-regarded law firms, where she advanced from a Solicitor position to Senior Associate at DSA Law. Sahar’s earlier roles include practising as a solicitor at Hudson Lawyers and Mendelsons Lawyers and gaining insight into the legal workflow as a Finance Assistant at Native Title Services Victoria. Her academic credentials are complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia. In her personal time, Sahar enjoys reading, keeping up with TV shows, and cherishing moments with her family.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

Resume

Experience

Partner

Partner

Stynes Bastian Lawyers

Apr 2023 - Present • 3 years 6 months

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

DSA Law - Lawyers & Consultants

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 • 9 months

Associate

Associate

DSA Law - Lawyers & Consultants

Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 • 1 year 6 months

Lawyer

Lawyer

DSA Law - Lawyers & Consultants

Jun 2019 - Dec 2020 • 1 year 6 months

Solicitor

Solicitor

Hudson Lawyers

Sep 2016 - Jun 2019 • 2 years 9 months

Solicitor

Solicitor

Mendelsons Lawyers

Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 • 6 months

Law Graduate

Law Graduate

Mendelsons Lawyers

Aug 2014 - Feb 2016 • 1 year 6 months

Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Rosch

Oct 2013 - Jul 2014 • 9 months

Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Native Title Services Victoria

May 2011 - Jul 2014 • 3 years 2 months

Education

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

The College of Law Australia

2014 - 2014

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Monash University

2009 - 2012

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Double Major in Spanish and History

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Double Major in Spanish and History

Monash University

2006 - 2008

Contact information

Melbourne, VIC

Level 1, 180 Queen Street, Melbourne, VICWebsite

Practice areas

Commercial Law
  • Superannuation
Estate Planning
  • Estate Disputes
Family Law
  • Enforcement Orders
Litigation & Disputes
  • Debt Recovery
  • Magistrates Court
  • Supreme Court
Property Law