Combining Business Acumen with Global Expertise
Established in 1990, Koffels Solicitors and Barristers is a name synonymous with innovation and international legal expertise. Our family-named law firm, based in Sydney, Australia, proudly represents a wide array of clients, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to established industry leaders.
What sets us apart is their profound understanding of the business world. The firm's principal has personal experience in owning and managing a successful multinational advertising business, and their staff holds qualifications in business, finance, and accounting, enabling them to offer comprehensive legal support tailored to the unique needs of their clients.
What sets us apart is their profound understanding of the business world. The firm's principal has personal experience in owning and managing a successful multinational advertising business, and their staff holds qualifications in business, finance, and accounting, enabling them to offer comprehensive legal support tailored to the unique needs of their clients.
ROSS KOFFEL
Executive Chairman “The opportunity to understand our clients’ circumstances so that our advice is practical, insightful and tactically correct is paramount.”
AARON KOFFEL
Co-CEO, Managing Counsel “I really believe in representing my clients’ interests. The satisfaction in my work comes from helping them succeed.”
CARLA KOFFEL
Co-CEO Managing Counsel “One of the most important skills in life is to be able to listen. It is imperative we listen so we can understand our clients.”
GREG CHOAT
Special Counsel “A lawyer should bring to the table a strong work ethic, technical competence and an ability to convey accurate and honest advice.”
NATALIA LAPTHORNE
Special Counsel “My varied experience has provided me with a strong foundation for accurate, succinct advice, aimed at delivering the best possible result.”
SARAH MCLELLAN
Special Counsel “My legal practice is informed by the qualities of honesty, integrity and a genuine compassion for my clients”
LISA SWITALA
Special Counsel “I commit myself to providing the best possible representation of clients in their pursuit of justice, fair compensation and the best outcome”
SHARON CAI
Senior Associate “My experience helps me to embrace cultural differences and act as a bridge to unite, communicate and achieve positive outcomes.”
JAMES MINSHALL
Senior Associate Having studied and worked here and abroad, I have assisted clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds from all over the globe.
DAVID SIGLER
Senior Associate For me, the most rewarding part of private practice is helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. I pride myself on working closely with my clients and their other advisers to find commercially pragmatic and effective solutions to their legal issues.
DEVON SILVER
Senior Associate “I understand that when done correctly, a civil matter can result in not only monetary compensation but result in my client’s empowerment..”
NANCY HU
Associate "I believe in the power of continuous learning and adaptability, and I have a passion for solving complex challenges."
CAITLIN MCANDREW
Solicitor I aim to use my knowledge and skills, along with an empathetic and sensitive approach and attention to detail, to assist clients in the successful pursuit of their claims.