Clea Cole

Clea is a Senior Associate at Sayer Jones, applying a strong commercial lens to complex Family Law matters.

Admitted to practice in 2016, Clea is known for her strategic acumen and practical solutions‑focused approach to complex Family Law matters.

Clea now practices exclusively in Family Law. Prior to joining Sayer Jones, she spent almost a decade as a corporate and commercial lawyer, working across private practice and in‑house roles in Australia and the United Kingdom. This experience has given her a deep understanding of commercial structures, assets and interests, and the realities of business operations. She also has experience working on cross-border transactions and brings valuable multi‑jurisdictional experience to her work, having advised clients in Australia and overseas.

Clea’s experience is particularly valuable in Family Law matters involving corporate, trust or other legal structures, business interests and high‑value or complex property pools. She is adept at translating commercial realities into practical legal strategies that protect her clients’ interests.

Clea holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne, along with a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) and a Diploma of Modern Languages (Italian).

She is committed to guiding clients through challenging periods with clarity, respect and compassion, and is dedicated to building a client‑centred Family Law practice at Sayer Jones.