Our People

We believe that lawyers do their best work when they have highly qualified and skilled support. That is why the proportion of lawyers to support staff at Swaab Attorneys matches the highest standards in the profession. Strong support not only helps to produce the outcomes our clients want: it also saves them money and ensures that they can always have access to the partner responsible for their business.

At Swaab Attorneys you can have a lawyer working on your instructions 24 hours a day, seven days a week if circumstances require. Our people must be well rounded and multi-skilled. Each one has been chosen for the strengths, expertise and experience they add to the Swaab Attorneys team.

There are no anonymous faces at Swaab Attorneys. You will always know the professional working on your matter and you can be assured that they are familiar with and committed to your business objectives. This approach ensures that we give you the highest levels of professional and personal service.


Our Partners



Fredrick Swaab
Property, Corporate, Private Client Services, Employment and Workplace Relations, Commercial

Harry Snow
Litigation, Insolvency, Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Michelle Harpur
Insolvency, Restructuring and Bankruptcy, Litigation

Matthew Hall
Intellectual Property, Commercial

Marilyn Hauptmann
Family Law

Terry Sperber
Litigation, Insolvency, Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Catherine Hallgath
Property, Construction

Mary Digiglio
Property

Richard Ottley
Commercial, Employment and Workplace Relations

Greg Parker
Family Law, Private Client Services

Alistair Jaque
Corporate, Commercial

Bronwyn Pott, CEO
Administration

Angela Harvey
Corporate

Tean Kerr
Construction, Litigation, Insolvency, Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Warwick Ryan
Employment and Workplace Relations