After almost a decade working in Corporate and Commercial Law in Australia and the United Kingdom, Clea now practises exclusively in Family Law with Sayer Jones. Clea is known for her strong commercial insight, strategic and solutions‑focused approach, and exceptional drafting skills.
Notable recent cases
Acted in multiple high‑net‑worth financial matters involving complex business structures, including corporate and family trust entities. These matters required detailed discovery and financial‑tracing work, preparation for mediation and trial, and close liaison with valuers, accountants and other experts.
Negotiated a financial settlement involving property subject to a right of residence, requiring sensitive drafting and careful management of competing interests.
Acted in matters involving dissipation of assets, incomplete financial disclosure, and issues regarding family‑business funds being accessed as a financial resource, as well as issues relating to clients’ future income‑earning capacity.
Qualifications, Committees & Memberships
Juris Doctor — University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communications) — University of Melbourne
Diploma of Modern Languages (Italian) — University of Melbourne
Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria and High Court of Australia
A member of:
The Law Institute of Victoria
The Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia