Emma Rowles
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Emma Rowles

Emma Rowles

Legal Practitioner Director Winter Legal

location
Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number0415 677..

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

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Experience

Principal Solicitor
Principal Solicitor
Winter Legal
Sep 2019 - Present · 6 years 6 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Winter Legal
Nov 2018 - Sep 2019 · 10 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Teece Hodgson & Ward
Nov 2016 - Nov 2018 · 2 years
Solicitor
Solicitor
Speed and Stracey Lawyers
Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 · 1 year 1 month
Solicitor
Solicitor
KPMG Australia
Mar 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 year 6 months
Tipstaff to the Honourable Justice Davies
Tipstaff to the Honourable Justice Davies
Supreme Court of NSW
Mar 2013 - Dec 2013 · 9 months
Principal Tax Agent
Principal Tax Agent
Emma Rowles & Co
Jan 2013 - Aug 2023 · 10 years 7 months
Tipstaff to the Honourable Justice Garling
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
Legal Researcher to the Honourable Associate Justices Hallen, Harrison and Macready
Feb 2012 - Jun 2012 · 4 months
Paralegal
Paralegal
Christopher Edwards Solicitors and Accountants
Jan 2007 - Feb 2012 · 5 years 1 month

Education

LLM (Wills & Estates)
LLM (Wills & Estates)
The College of Law Australia
2017
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
The Australian National University
2011 - 2011
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce (Fin Acct)
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

Location1 Bligh, Level 26, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number02 8017 ..

Practice Certificate

Name
Emma Rowles
Date of Admission
2012
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NSW
CheckLast checked: 2 Mar 2026
Checked with the Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • Estate Administration
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates