Tanner De Witt is especially active in the wills and probate space, with a strong focus on litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The practice caters to clients seeking cross-border mediation. Pamela Mak specialises in contentious probate matters. Eddie Look jointly leads the team alongside Joanne Brown, who is ‘particularly adept at protecting vulnerable clients.’ Look is experienced at assisting high-net-worth individuals and families across through the APAC region.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Knowledgeable, innovative, and approachable.’
  • ‘Innovative, knowledgeable, and flexible.'

  • ‘The firm has a truly client focused ethos that sets them apart from almost all other firms in private client practice. They focus on obtaining the client's objectives within the budget.'

  • ‘Joanne Brown is unflappable in the face of adversity and challenge. She is the solicitor of choice for children's matters because of her child-focused approach, and she is particularly adept at protecting vulnerable clients. She is also highly regarded among other solicitors in this practice area, making her especially able to negotiate the best results for clients. She cares about clients and she always makes them feel heard. She is also an excellent handling partner, able at leading and getting the best out of associates, producing high quality and economical results.'

  • 'Adrian Au works harder for clients than almost any other lawyer - day, night, weekday and weekend. He is able to work effectively through the most complex cases. He is always seeking ways to make the case better and improve his knowledge. He is a joy for other professionals to work with because he is clear, direct and helps the team to achieve the best results. He is also excellent at client handling: able to help clients understand their best interests and their options.’
  • ‘Tanner De Witt has a very experienced and well respected matrimonial practice.’

  • 'Joanne Brown is one of the most respected and experienced family lawyers in the industry. She is great at handling complicated and difficult matters, and getting good results for her clients.'

  • 'Adrian Au is very experienced and hard working matrimonial lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and always pragmatic.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eddie Look, Joanne Brown

Other key lawyers

Adrian Au, Pamela Mak