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.
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.
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.
To find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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.
We are proud to share that Practice Leader, James Dimond, has been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for Trusts and Estates.
The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards recognises lawyers across Australia based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation.
James has been instructed in a number of high-value private trust disputes and has extensive experience across all aspects of Wills and Estates practice, with a particular focus on resolving complex disputes regarding trusts, deceased estates, superannuation and Guardianship and Administration.
James is an Accredited Specialist Wills and Estates Lawyer and heads up Moores’ Elder Financial Abuse Team. He also accepts private and Court appointments as Administrator from time to time and assists clients and family groups with succession planning and structuring, including complex wills, testamentary trusts, asset protection and pro-active measures to avoid family disputes.
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. More than 116,000 industry leading lawyers are eligible to vote (from around the world), and they have received more than 17 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world.
Leah joins our Corporate Advisory Team at Moores and leads our Workplace Relations team.
Leah brings over 25 years’ experience as a workplace relations lawyer in private practice and in-house and has recently managed high-profile enterprise bargaining and wage compliance disputes at Coles, Uber, and ANZ.
Leah leads a team of skilled workplace relations specialists to deliver employment solutions to our clients including industrial relations and compliance work in commercial and for-purpose sectors such as education, disability, health, aged care and housing.
Skye Rose, fellow Practice Leader in our Corporate Advisory Team said, “We are thrilled to welcome Leah to Moores. Leah’s expertise aligns seamlessly with our desire to assist and advise our clients in the ever-evolving landscape of workplace law. Leah is a talented workplace relations lawyer who brings a wealth of experience to Moores. I have every confidence that our clients will value her commercial nous, creativity, commitment to excellence and collaborative approach as much as we do”.
Leah will work closely with Skye and members of the Corporate Advisory Team, which includes expertise in charity and NFP law, safeguarding, governance, human rights and discrimination, privacy and data security, regulatory compliance and investigations.
When asked ‘why Moores?’ Leah said, “I chose Moores because of the skilled people I would be working with, the diverse client base and the workplace culture that Moores offers.”
Welcome aboard Leah.
Moores is proud to announce the establishment of a dedicated Retirement Living practice. This new practice addresses the growing demand for support by our private clients as they downsize and transition into retirement living.
Andrew Boer, Practice Leader and head of the Property Team at Moores says, “We have a long history of helping our private clients in various areas of legal issues, in an integrated way. We are excited to extend and solidify our expertise with a dedicated Retirement Living practice.
“It’s no secret that demand for retirement accommodation is surging, not only because it represents an opportunity for Australia’s demographically-dominant over 55’s to downsize, but because it offers social connectivity which research has shown carries physical and mental health benefits for older Australians. Having our Retirement Living practice up and running means we can seamlessly support our private clients as they transition to retirement living. We expect our Retirement Living practice to be useful to our clients alongside our Private Conveyancing, Estate Planning and Estate Administration practice areas.”
We are very excited to welcome Jessica Kinnear, Special Counsel to head Moores’ Retirement Living practice.
Jessica is a leading retirement living lawyer, with over 12 years of experience in property and retirement living. Prior to joining Moores, Jessica ran her own legal practice, Village Advisors, dedicated to helping residents and prospective residents of retirement villages. Last year, she provided independent advice to Aveo’s Victorian village residents on the Levitt Robinson class action against Aveo, and is one of few lawyers recommended by the Residents of Retirement Villages Victoria Inc. (RRVV) to represent residents.
A retirement village is an independent living lifestyle choice for retirees looking to downsize and enjoy a sense of community and security.
There are a number of different options for retirement living, from independent to assisted living, villages where you can rent, land lease communities and more. Each of these models operate under specific legislation and can have different tenures, contract types, facilities and services provided, including differences in entry fees, ongoing charges and exit fees. We assist our clients to navigate the different retirement living options and contract types which includes:
For more information, click here to learn more about our Retirement Living expertise.
If you would like to discuss how Moores could help you or your clients to transition to retirement living please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Kinnear on 03 9843 2143 or email hello@moores.com.au
Following on from our recognition as a First Tier Law firm in Victoria for both ‘Wills & Estates Litigation‘ and ‘Wills, Estates & Succession Planning‘, we are proud to share that Practice Leader, Lachlan McKenzie, has been featured as a ‘Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer’ in the Doyle’s Guide national rankings.
The 2023 listing details solicitors practising within the areas of Wills & Estates Litigation, Disputes and Contested matters across all Australian legal markets.
This recognition also marks the seventh consecutive year that Moores has featured in the national rankings.