Louise Mathias - Barrister, Mediator & Family Law Arbitrator

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Services

I assist lawyers and their clients resolve their conflicts, as a technical Barrister and a non -court dispute resolution expert.

I am an advanced trained mediator (NMAS) specialist, advanced trained collaborative coach, FDRP and arbitrator.  I am a social and emotional intelligence coach (SEIQ – ISEI).

I have completed the Negotiation, Leadership and How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Harvard Law School, Program on Negotiation, Boston, USA, which is forms the basis for conflict resolution processes.

I accept briefs in Medical Negligence, Institutional Abuse Administrative Law (Housing, Discrimination) and Inquests.  Find Out More

Professional History

I am qualified in the legal competencies as a Barrister, however, I believe that legal competencies are a baseline and that more skills are required to be truly effective as a lawyer and dispute resolution expert.   In law we  interact with people who are highly stressed, high conflict, aggressive, perfectionist driven, have mental health issues, personality disorders and under immense pressures.    Technical skills are not enough…

I have completed the Negotiation, Leadership and How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Harvard Law School. This is the basis of my dispute resolution processes, as a Barrister and a non court dispute resolution expert.

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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

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
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
8/10; ‘advice provided in a succinct, clear and direct manner. Accessibility and availability were appreciated.”
TM, Partner
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
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 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
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

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