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Emma Rowles

Legal Practitioner Director Winter Legal

Sydney, NSW

About Emma

Emma Rowles serves as the Legal Practitioner Director at Winter Legal, drawing upon a rich and diverse background in law and commerce. She commenced her journey in the legal field as a Paralegal in 2007, while pursuing a dual degree in Laws and Commerce (Accounting), gaining foundational experience in estate planning, conveyancing, and tax law. Admitted as a solicitor in 2012, Emma further refined her expertise at the NSW Supreme Court, where she worked as a Legal Researcher to several distinguished justices. Her career then expanded into roles at prominent firms including KPMG and Teece Hodgson & Ward, where she honed her skills in tax law, estate planning, and disputes. Emma's commitment to her field is underscored by her completion of a Master of Laws, specialising in Wills and Estates, in 2022. She is an active member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and holds the designation of Registered Trusts & Estates Practitioner. Her career trajectory at Winter Legal saw her progress from Solicitor to Principal Solicitor, and now to her current directorial position. Emma's extensive experience also includes a decade-long tenure as Principal Tax Agent at her practice, Emma Rowles & Co. Her academic credentials are reinforced by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Australian National University. Emma's well-rounded expertise makes her a valuable adviser in inheritance and succession planning.

Practice areas

Estate Planning

Resume

Experience

Principal Solicitor

Winter Legal

Sep 2019 - Present • 7 years 1 month

Solicitor

Winter Legal

Nov 2018 - Sep 2019 • 10 months

Solicitor

Teece Hodgson & Ward

Nov 2016 - Nov 2018 • 2 years

Solicitor

Speed and Stracey Lawyers

Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 • 1 year 1 month

Solicitor

KPMG Australia

Mar 2014 - Sep 2015 • 1 year 6 months

Tipstaff to the Honourable Justice Davies

Supreme Court of NSW

Mar 2013 - Dec 2013 • 9 months

Principal Tax Agent

Emma Rowles & Co

Jan 2013 - Aug 2023 • 10 years 7 months

Tipstaff to the Honourable Justice Garling

Supreme Court of NSW

Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 • 6 months

Legal Researcher to the Honourable Associate Justices Hallen, Harrison and Macready

Feb 2012 - Jun 2012 • 4 months

Paralegal

Christopher Edwards Solicitors and Accountants

Jan 2007 - Feb 2012 • 5 years 1 month

Education

LLM (Wills & Estates)

The College of Law Australia

2017

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

The Australian National University

2011 - 2011

Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce (Fin Acct)

University of New England (AU)

2005 - 2011

Awards

2025

2025 APAC Legal Awards Wills & Estates Lawyer of the Year (NSW) Winner

2025

2025 ALIBI Earth Keeper Winner

ALIBI

2020

2020 Local Business Awards Winner

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

1 Bligh, Level 26, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Emma Rowles
Date of admission: 2012
Certification type: Principal of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 2 Mar 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Estate Planning