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He brings deep technical expertise, sound judgment, and a calm, strategic approach to matters that are often complex, emotionally charged, and financially significant.","name":"Matthew Doyle","companyPosition":"Special Counsel","content":"→ property settlements; \n→ parenting matters (including cases involving allegations of neglect, sexual abuse, and psychological harm); \n→ spousal maintenance applications; \n→ child support matters; \n→ family violence matters;\n→ international family law matters; and  \n→ financial agreements. \n\n\nMatthew regularly advises on complex property settlement matters involving substantial asset pools, business interests, trusts, and sophisticated ownership structures. Bringing a strong commercial mindset to his practice, he is highly experienced in disputes involving family businesses and intricate financial arrangements, and works closely with accountants, valuers, and other experts to advance his clients' interests with precision.\n\nMatthew is known for being strategic, measured, and solutions-focused. His primary objective is to help clients resolve their matters as efficiently and pragmatically as possible, while achieving outcomes that are both commercially sensible and aligned with their long-term interests. \n\nHis expertise and standing in the profession have been widely recognised. 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Naomi works across both our Sydney and Brisbane offices. Naomi is widely known as a strategic family lawyer, and previously as an astute economics and financial consultant, whose career has spanned over twenty years. 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