Louise Mathias - Barrister, Mediator & Family Law Arbitrator

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Services

My aim is to provide dispute resolution services to lawyers and clients with a  unique mix of legal technicality and social and emotional intelligence competencies (SEIQ).  I believe more than legal technicality is required to resolve disputes effectively,  improve lawyers wellbeing and clients satisfaction.  I want to make a positive difference to dispute resolution, by decreasing the focus on perfection and technicality and increasing the value of SEIQ to be combined with technicality, for increased happiness and satisfaction for all.  We are all humans regardless of our roles, I focus my services on a combination of human (SEIQ) and legal skills:

  • Medical Negligence – Barrister,  Mediator & Facilitator
  • Family Law  – Mediator,  FDRP , Collaborative Communication Coach & Arbitrator
  • Victims of Institutional Abuse – Barrister,  Mediator & Facilitator
  • Crime, including DV and Traffic Offences – Barrister
  • Certified Social & Emotional Intelligence Coach (SEIQ)
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Professional History

I believe that a desire to continually improve myself, personally and professionally, as a student of law, dispute resolution, leadership, social and emotional intelligence (SEIQ) competencies, helps me to inspire and develop lawyers personally and professionally. I want to make a difference to lawyers and clients. I would love to improve lawyers wellbeing, their job satisfaction and professional successes, by valuing SEIQ equally with technical skills. I aim to resolve client disputes, with technicality and SEIQ, so they have a more satisfactory experience in law, while their various layers of needs are considered through listening and empathy(not only the final legal outcome).

I use these combined skills as a expert dispute resolution specialist:  Barrister, Nationally Accredited Mediator (2014 -NMAS), Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), Advanced Training –  Collaborative Coach, Family Law Arbitrator (2016) and Certified Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach (SEIQ).

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Contact

Elizabeth Street Chambers (SYDNEY) Telephone: (02) 9336 5399 Facsimile: (02) 9336 5353 Email: clerk@estc.net.au or … Find Out More

10/10;   ‘you were extremely well prepared and gave considered advice in a manner that was calm yet conveyed to the client the gravity of the impact of X. You were a delight to work with‘
JK, Solicitor
I have engaged the services of Louise Mathias on numerous occasions, and she has helped me handle complex cases to their conclusion. Throughout that time, Louise has been professional, passionate and thoroughly involved, helping to alleviate much of the stress I felt in a particularly stressful situations. Aside from assisting in the general duties of appearing in court for mention, interim and final hearings she has also helped me prepare affidavits. Louise is an excellent Barrister, who I feel is truly instrumental in a determining successful outcome to the cases we handle together. I would happily recommend Louise to any Solicitor and client who finds they have a complex family matter they are handling.
MS, Solicitor
From the first moment of meeting Louise, I felt completely at ease with her. She was welcoming and friendly, which made me comfortable. In all of my dealings with Louise, she remained non judgmental and forthright with information and requests. Although time restricted, she diligently explored every option available, whilst efficiently building a case that would get the best possible outcome for me. Louise has a confident presence in Court, displaying tremendous knowledge of the Law and Court proceedings. She was proficient, assertive and concise when presenting my case. I could not have received a more favourable result. I was always impressed by Louise’s professionalism and commitment and would have no hesitation in recommending her for whatever legal issues that arise.
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Ms V. B, Criminal Client
I would like to thank you Louise for your expertise and knowledge, which resulted in me getting a much better outcome than expected. You always treated me like a person, always looking to get me the best result possible. I am very grateful and extremely happy with you Louise. I would recommend you to anyone.
Mr H. R, Criminal Client
10/10;  ‘you were across the brief and despite being pressed for time you made the time to review and meet with us.”
SL, Associate
8/10; ‘advice provided in a succinct, clear and direct manner. Accessibility and availability were appreciated.”
TM, Partner
I am a solicitor who has worked with Louise on several occasions and I cannot speak highly enough of her professionalism and legal acumen. I have always found Louise to be approachable and the feedback I have received from clients is very positive. Louise is efficient with all matters pertaining to organisation of her brief and business management. I have found Louise to be intelligent and her communication skills exemplar. I cannot recommend Louise highly enough.
AG, Solicitor

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