- Employment Law
- Residential Conveyancing
- Commercial Law / Leases
Solicitor
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Matt joined Walsh & Blair as a Solicitor in 2023 after working in various legal roles including as a Paralegal, Tribunal Member’s Associate and government lawyer in Canberra. Over those formative years, Matt had the opportunity to work in both small and large-scale legal settings with highlights including attending to responses to the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, assisting and advising Commonwealth Departments on various employment-related issues and assisting Tribunal Members run hearings relating to the independent review of national security assessments.
- Matt graduated from the University of Canberra and holds a Bachelor of Justice Studies and a Bachelor of Laws and was admitted to practice in 2023.
- Matt now practices across employment law, family law property matters alongside firm Director, Jeremy Naumann, conveyancing, and wills and estates. Since joining Walsh & Blair, Matt has experience appearing in a range of courts and tribunals, including the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and Federal Court of Australia, as well as appearing in proceedings before the Fair Work Commission and NSW Industrial Relations Commission.
- Recognising that every client and their needs are different, Matt takes a practical, client-focused approach to his work. He is committed to achieving results for his clients through efficient, commercially sensible and just resolutions, while ensuring clients feel informed and supported throughout the process.
- Beyond work, Matt values spending time with his wife and 3 children, attending weekend sports, staying active, passionately barracking for his Carlton Blues and planning the next trip to the coast or snow.