Annabel Pope

Annabel is an accredited specialist in family law who has been practising for almost 20 years

Prior to joining Lander & Rogers as Special Counsel, Annabel was an Associate Director at a boutique family law firm.

Annabel commenced her legal career as a deputy associate to a Federal Magistrate in the family law jurisdiction and subsequently worked at a top-tier commercial firm for five years, mostly in the mergers and acquisitions team. She has also worked at the Australian Human Rights Commission as both a lawyer and in the policy team.

Experience

Annabel has extensive experience in family law, most notably:

• full carriage of matters from initial client engagement to conclusion (both out of court settlement and litigation)
• preparation of parenting and financial terms of settlement and all other family law court documentation and settlement documentation such as Binding Child Support Agreements and Financial Agreements
• advocacy – appearing at conciliation conferences, interim hearings, as instructing solicitor to counsel at final hearings and private mediations.

FAQs

Will I have to go to court?

Annabel aims to settle cases for her clients by private negotiation or mediation. In some cases, the quickest and most cost-effective way to bring about a resolution by agreement is to start the court process. Annabel provides expert advice and strategy for clients who need to commence litigation, with a view to achieving a fair and prompt resolution.

What can I expect from my lawyer?

Annabel supports her clients through every step of a separation and dispute resolution. She calls on a trusted network of psychologists, counsellors, tax professionals, financial advisers and valuers, so that her clients always have the best team to support them through the process.