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Wan & Co Lawyers
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Adele Wan

Adele Wan

Founder & Director Wan & Co Lawyers

Sydney, NSW
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About Adele

Adele Wan is the Founder and Director of Wan & Co Lawyers, bringing over seven years of dedicated experience in immigration law. Throughout her career, Adele has provided expert guidance on complex immigration matters, including cases involving immigration detention, significant character issues, health-related complications, and exclusion periods. Adele has successfully facilitated the reunification of more than 1,000 families in Australia, navigating the challenges posed by shifting government policies and legal frameworks. She also advises businesses on developing customised strategies that align with their investment and human resource requirements. Additionally, Adele supports individuals in establishing businesses, ensuring their migration goals integrate seamlessly with their investment plans. Drawing on her Australian-Chinese background, Adele possesses a deep cultural insight that enhances her ability to connect with clients and manage instructions with precision. Her commitment to detail and results-driven approach has earned her a strong reputation for achieving favourable outcomes, even in the most demanding cases. Beyond her client work, Adele contributes to the professional community by presenting at Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions for Legalwise, sharing valuable expertise with fellow legal practitioners. Adele's dedication and impact were recognised when she was named a finalist for the 2023 Australian Lawyers Weekly Migration Partner of the Year award, and she received a subsequent nomination in 2025. As Managing Principal of Wan & Co Lawyers, Adele is well respected throughout the immigration law field.

Practice areas

Immigration Law

Resume

Experience

Managing Principal

Managing Principal

Wan & Co Lawyers

Mar 2024 - Present • 2 years 8 months

Partner | Immigration

Partner | Immigration

Brightstone Legal

Mar 2021 - Mar 2024 • 3 years

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Agape Henry Crux

Aug 2018 - Mar 2021 • 2 years 7 months

Solicitor/Registered Migration Agent

Solicitor/Registered Migration Agent

Agape Henry Crux

Feb 2018 - Aug 2018 • 6 months

Graduate Associate (Trainee)

Graduate Associate (Trainee)

Agape Henry Crux

May 2017 - Feb 2018 • 9 months

PLT Intern

PLT Intern

Agape Henry Crux

Jan 2017 - May 2017 • 4 months

Paralegal

Paralegal

Dettman Longworth Lawyers

Dec 2016 - Jan 2017 • 1 month

Legal Intern

Legal Intern

Vidler & Co. Solicitors

Oct 2015 - Dec 2015 • 2 months

Mentee of Judge Joe Harman

Mentee of Judge Joe Harman

Federal Circuit Court

Apr 2015 - Nov 2015 • 7 months

Casual Administrative Assistant

Casual Administrative Assistant

Business Switch

Oct 2013 - Jan 2017 • 3 years 3 months

Receptionist

Receptionist

Beauty Grace

Feb 2013 - Dec 2013 • 10 months

Saturday Tutor

Saturday Tutor

Prime Education

Dec 2011 - Jun 2014 • 2 years 6 months

Education

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law

The College of Law Australia

2016 - 2017

Bachelor’s Degree, Law

Bachelor’s Degree, Law

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

2015 - 2016

Bachelor’s Degree, Law

Bachelor’s Degree, Law

University of Glasgow

2015 - 2016

Bachelor's Degree, Design in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree, Design in Architecture

University of Sydney

2011 - 2014

Bachelor's Degree, Law

Bachelor's Degree, Law

University of Sydney

2011 - 2016

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta

2005 - 2011

Awards

2025

Partner of the Year

LawyersWeekly

2023

Migration Partner of the Year

LawyersWeekly

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Level 17, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000Website

Practice certificate

Name
Adele Hay-Tone Wan
Date of admission
2017
Specialisations
Immigration 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

Immigration Law
  • Visas