OUR FIRM
Our firm was established in 1993 as one of the first boutique specialist family law firms in Australia. Over the years, it has grown and evolved into the firm and team it is today.
We are a specialist family law firm servicing a broad range of matters, from the straightforward to the most complex of family law cases. Our team is highly experienced in every element of family law, from collaboration to litigation. The breadth of knowledge across our team is incomparable. That is why we are sought after for a range of matters.
At Barkus Doolan Winning, we have 11 Accredited Specialists on our team. To achieve specialist accreditation, these lawyers have undertaken significant additional study and through structured peer assessment, have been acknowledged as experts in their field of law.
At Barkus Doolan Winning we proudly have a dedicated and loyal team of lawyers and administrative support staff who are committed to the firm. This has enabled us to remain as the market leader in Family Law in Australia since the firm’s inception.
Our team is consistently recognised as one of the top family law firms in Sydney & nationally. Since the firm’s establishment, each year we have been recognised as a Tier 1 firm.
We uphold high standards at Barkus Doolan Winning. To maintain those standards, we have high expectations of our team. Family law matters can be fast-paced and challenging. Having a large team of family lawyers with exceptional technical and interpersonal skills allows us to achieve more for our clients and take on the largest and most complex of cases.
“Excellent service. Know what they’re doing. I felt safe in their hands and confident they were looking after my interests.”
– Simon
We assist our clients with all matters related to separation and divorce, property settlements, parenting matters, spouse maintenance, appeals and international family law. We are often sought to resolve complex matters involving third party interests and matters that are related to other areas of law and within other jurisdictions.
Our clients value attention to detail and exceptional advice. At Barkus Doolan Winning our team delivers high quality advice and insights. Our team also provides support to clients during what can be a difficult and challenging time.
Our expert family lawyers will provide advice as to the best avenues and course of action for you and your specific circumstances. Our team have vast experience with complex matters and work alongside advisors in the commercial and corporate sphere.
We offer a comprehensive range of family law resolution pathways including lawyer-assisted mediation, collaboration, arbitration and litigation.
Family Law Specialists - Sydney
Global Practice Guide Australia
Paul Doolan, Melinda Winning,
Carly Middleton & Jeff Marhinin