Sacha Mastras

Sacha joined Merridy Elphick Lawyers in July 2017 and is a NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law.

Sacha has practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law since 2009 and with nearly ten years’ experience, is able to provide strong advice and quality representation in a range of matters including complex property and financial settlements, parenting and children’s matters, de facto separation and surrogacy agreements.

Knowing that Family Law matters can be complex, emotional and often highly stressful, Sacha is adept at finding creative and practical solutions to help her clients reach negotiated outcomes through a range of alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation. However, should it become necessary, Sacha has extensive experience in appearing in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia in both property and parenting matters.

ADMISSIONS

2010 – High Court of Australia

2009 – Supreme Court of New South Wales

QUALIFICATIONS

2018 – NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist – Family Law

2017 – Master of Laws – Applied Law (Family Law), College of Law

2009 – Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Australian National University

2008 – Bachelor of Laws, University of New England

2008 – Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), University of New England

MEMBERSHIPS

Hunter Valley Family Law Practitioners Association

NSW Law Society

Newcastle Law Society

Newcastle Women Lawyers’ Association