Louise Mathias - Barrister, Mediator & Family Law Arbitrator

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Services

I have attended the Harvard Law School course “Negotiation, Leadership and How To Handle Difficult Conversations” which reinforced the need for managing the substance of any dispute and the human elements of dispute, which require essential human skills.

I am a non – court dispute resolution expert (Zoom Video Conference or In Person) where I assist lawyers and clients resolve disputes with a win/ win attitude,  in a safe environment where people can perform at their best.  I understand the issues affecting people who have or are dealing with trauma, high conflict, PTSD, personality disorders, grief, aggression, family violence etc so that the process is not derailed, neither are people,  so parties can perform at their best under stress,  to reach resolution, where possible.

I accept mediation briefs as an advanced trained mediator (NMAS) (Zoom Video Conference or In Person) in:

  • Family Law (all areas including IVF and Surrogacy) – FDRP,  arbitrator and collaborative coach
  • Personal Injury (medical negligence and institutional abuse)

I accept litigation briefs in:

  • Medical Negligence &  Institutional Abuse.
  • Administrative Law: Housing  and Inquests.

I am a certified social and emotional intelligence coach (SEIQ – ISEI). I will be a certified high performance coach in May 2020 (USA certification)

I am a Committee Member on the NSW Bar Association ADR Committee, Family Law and General Mediation Sub-Committees and Chair of ADRA Student Engagement Committee. Find Out More

Professional History

I value the specialist technical skills as a former Family Law Barrister and current Medical Negligence and Institutional Abuse Barrister, which are necessary to mediate family law and personal injury: Medical Negligence and Institutional Abuse matters.  These are matters which require understanding and knowledge of law and humans, who have or are undergoing trauma, grief or abuse.  There may be other issues that arise, for example;  personality disorders, PTSD,  high conflict and children’s issues, all of which need to be understood and managed, in a safe environment, where people can perform at their best and think logically.

I have completed the “Negotiation, Leadership and How to Handle Difficult Conversations” at Harvard Law School.

I am a social and emotional intelligence coach and soon to complete high performance coach certification.

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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 across the brief and despite being pressed for time you made the time to review and meet with us.”
SL, Associate
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
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 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
8/10; ‘advice provided in a succinct, clear and direct manner. Accessibility and availability were appreciated.”
TM, Partner
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

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