We are proud to announce that Moores has been recognised in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 for Charity and Not-for-Profit Law, marking the firm’s fourth consecutive year ranked in this specialist practice area.
Chambers is widely regarded as the leading independent authority on legal excellence, applying a rigorous research methodology that places significant weight on client and market feedback. This year’s Chambers commentary highlights Moores’ hands-on approach, depth of expertise and responsive service in advising charities and not-for-profit organisations across governance, regulatory compliance, mergers and related legal matters.
In addition to the firm’s recognition, Rebecca Lambert-Smith, Practice Leader of Moores’ Charity and Not-for-Profit Law team, has also been individually ranked. Chambers describes Rebecca as “an excellent lawyer … thoughtful, detail-focused and astute,” with clients consistently praising her responsiveness, deep sector knowledge and practical advice.
This latest Chambers recognition reflects our continued commitment to supporting charities and not-for-profit organisations with clear, considered and sector-specific legal advice.
For more information or to speak with one of our experienced lawyers, please contact us.
Moores has ranked as a ‘First Tier’ Law Firm for Victoria in both the ‘Wills & Estates Litigation‘ and ‘Wills, Estates & Succession Planning‘ categories for the ninth year running.
In addition, James Dimond, Jennifer Dixon, Krista Fitzgerald, Rowdy Johnson, Lachlan McKenzie and Erika Reese have all featured in the latest Doyle’s Guide. Recognised by their peers and referrers for their expertise in Wills & Estates Litigation and/or Wills, Estates and Succession Planning.
Our expert team is experienced in assisting families with complex Estate Planning arrangements as well as challenging and defending all manner of Disputes relating to Wills, Estates, Trusts, SMSF and Bequests.
For more information or to speak with one of our experienced lawyers, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Moores is proud to have been named in the Doyle’s Guide 2025 rankings as a Leading Health & Aged Care Law Firm – Victoria. In addition, Practice Leader Andrew Boer has been recognised among the Leading Health & Aged Care Lawyers – Victoria for 2025.
The Doyle’s Guide listings highlight firms and practitioners in the Victorian legal market who are acknowledged for their expertise, knowledge and capabilities in advising the health, aged care and retirement living sectors on commercial, transactional and regulatory matters.
Moores has a long history of supporting operators with property, construction and development projects, as well as commercial and regulatory advice. Andrew Boer’s individual recognition further reflects the firm’s strength and reputation in delivering tailored, practical solutions for clients in this highly regulated sector.
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Moores is delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Latimer as Practice Leader of the firm’s Disputes team.
Jessica brings over 20 years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution, with deep expertise across commercial disputes, professional liability matters, and regulatory investigations and litigation. She is a strategic, pragmatic lawyer known for her no-nonsense advice and calm, solutions-focused approach.
Jessica returns to Moores after serving as a Senior Manager at ASIC, where she led enforcement investigations and strategic litigation involving breaches of directors’ duties and conduct of financial services and credit licensees. Previously, she held the role of Special Counsel at Moores, heading up the Elder Law and Elder Financial Abuse practice. Her experience combined with her commercial acumen enables her to deliver high-impact outcomes for clients navigating complex and high-stakes disputes.
Now leading a team of skilled disputes specialists, Jessica works with individuals, professional advisers, and not-for-profit organisations across the education, disability, health, aged care and housing sectors—helping clients resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. Jessica also acts for individuals in complex family business disputes and professional liability matters.
“Moores stands out for its values and its commitment to integrity, collaboration, and delivering exceptional client results,” says Jessica. “Having previously worked here, I know firsthand the firm’s client-centric, values-driven approach. Returning to lead the Disputes practice was an easy decision—this is where I can leverage my expertise to drive impactful outcomes for clients.”
Jessica is highly regarded for her ability to simplify the complex, manage challenging litigation processes with clarity, and maintain an unwavering focus on service. We’re thrilled to welcome her back to Moores.
To find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We’re proud to share that Moores has been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2025 Guide for Private Wealth Law. This recognition from Chambers—widely regarded as the leading independent authority on law firm excellence—highlights our continued dedication to delivering outstanding legal services to our clients.
Chambers applies a rigorous research methodology, placing significant weight on client feedback. We are honoured to have received such positive feedback from our clients and the broader market.
Our team of industry-recognised Private Client experts are dedicated to protecting our clients, their families and their estates. We excel in navigating complex legal landscapes and delivering clarity and certainty in all matters.
Rowdy has been a valued member of our Estate Planning and Structuring team since 2017, bringing deep technical expertise and a practical, client-focused approach to every matter. Rowdy’s practice focuses on estate planning and structuring for individuals and families, with complex asset structures and personal circumstances, with a particular specialisation in self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs).
As an accredited SMSF Association Specialist Advisor, Rowdy is a trusted partner to financial advisers and accountants and a sought-after speaker at industry conferences across Australia. Her broader experience includes property transactions, tax and duty issues, and retirement living and aged care, further enhancing the breadth of her advice in an estate planning context.
Rowdy has worked closely with fellow Practice Leaders Jennifer Dixon and Krista Fitzgerald to grow an award-winning practice known for its technical excellence, empathy and clarity. Rowdy has a unique ability to guide clients through life’s significant task of estate planning – helping them understand their priorities, and make confident, well-informed decisions about their future.
Congratulations Rowdy.
We are proud to share that Moores has been recognised in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Australia, which highlights the top 5% of law firms in the country. This esteemed recognition reflects the exceptional service we deliver to our clients and the deep respect we have earned across the legal profession.
Moores has been awarded Best Law Firms – Australia (2026), Metropolitan Tier 1 – Melbourne for Trusts and Estates.
The Best Law Firms rankings are determined through a rigorous, data-driven evaluation process, which includes client and professional feedback, peer reviews from Best Lawyers™ recognised practitioners and firm benchmarking.
Our Private Clients team is one of the largest in the Australia, including 18 lawyers (with 7 accredited specialists in Wills & Estates (Victoria), experienced law clerks and support staff.
Congratulations to our Private Clients Team on this fantastic achievement.
In addition, we are pleased to share that Practice Leader, James Dimond, has been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for Trusts and Estates.
Since its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become widely regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The Best Law Firms rankings and Best Lawyers lists are based on more than 17 million evaluations from over 116,000 leading lawyers worldwide, recognising exceptional legal talent and firm-wide excellence.
With extensive experience in commercial property transactions, leasing, and development agreements, Colin brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to the role.
Colin specialises in the sale and purchase of commercial properties, as well as commercial and retail leasing, complex property matters, and development agreements. His deep understanding of the property sector allows him to provide clients with tailored, commercially sound solutions that mitigate risks and maximise opportunities.
Having worked both interstate and internationally, Colin’s diverse experience spans private practice and in-house roles, advising a broad range of clients from SMEs to multinational corporations. His ability to see matters from multiple perspectives enables him to deliver pragmatic and effective commercial solutions.
Colin McCaul (left) and Andrew Boer (right)
Andrew Boer, fellow Practice Leader in Moores’ Property Team, said, “Colin’s appointment is an expression of Moores’ commitment to providing strategic, client-focused legal services. We have seen steady growth in the demand for commercial property expertise in recent years, and Colin’s unique experience, along with his client-focused approach, will enable Moores to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. His ability to understand complex property issues from multiple perspectives, coupled with his practical, commercially sound solutions, positions him perfectly to lead our Commercial Property Team through the increasingly dynamic and evolving landscape of commercial property law.”
“Moores gives me the opportunity to work with and learn from clients that share our values and approach to achieving the best strategic and commercial outcomes,” said Colin. “I look forward to leading the Commercial Property Team and continuing to deliver exceptional service to our clients.”
The firm welcomes Colin to his new leadership role and looks forward to the continued growth and success.
Moores has ranked as a ‘First Tier’ Law Firm for Victoria in both the ‘Wills & Estates Litigation‘ and ‘Wills, Estates & Succession Planning‘ categories for the eighth year running.
In addition, Jennifer Dixon, Lachlan McKenzie, Krista Fitzgerald and James Dimond have all featured as Leading Lawyers and Max Ezerins as Rising Star in the latest Doyle’s Guide. Recognised by their peers and referrers for their expertise in Wills & Estates Litigation and/or Wills, Estates and Succession Planning.
We are excited to announce that Moores has been ranked for Private Wealth Law in the Chambers High Net Worth 2024 guide. This recognition by Chambers, the world’s leading independent researcher of law firms, underscores Moores’ commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients.