Conveyancing
Buying and selling property
Water law
Other property transactions

Mark O'Farrell

Conveyancer, Director

Mark O’Farrell is the calm and knowledgeable Lawyer you need to conduct your conveyancing when you are making major life steps like buying and selling property. With a background in the finance sector, Mark has led conveyancing at OFRM for many years, providing thousands of clients with the benefit of his unflappable nature. "Having clients know that there is no need to worry about the details because our conveyancing team has it under control is my aim. I’m proud that’s exactly the feedback I get from my clients."

Additional Roles

• Life member, Sandhurst Football Netball Club

Previous Roles

• Past player, Sandhurst Football Netball Club

Business law
Commercial property law

Lachlan Edwards

Business Lawyer

Lachlan Edwards is an experienced business lawyer able to work with you and your business to take care of your legal needs, whether that’s working on current issues or setting you up to avoid problems in the future. With a strong background in consumer, insurance and finance law Lachlan works across both business transactions and dispute resolution including litigation. "Having grown up in the NSW Riverina and now having chosen Bendigo as the home for our family, I am passionate about life in regional Australia and helping small businesses succeed here. I moved to work at O’Farrell Robertson McMahon in 2019 because I see a great need and opportunity for local business who speak their language and understand the local challenges and needs of their business."

Professional Qualifications & Admissions

• 2011 – Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, La Trobe University
• Bachelor of Media Studies (Journalism), La Trobe University

Memberships & Associations

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Bendigo Law Association

Additional Roles

• Contributing author, Law Handbook

Family Law Children's matters
Binding Financial Agreements & Pre-Nup Agreements
Child support

Gabrielle Howley

Family Lawyer

Gabrielle Howley has over 10 years’ experience in complex parenting matters and property matters and provides advice and representation in all areas of family law. Providing valuable support to our family law clients and team, Gabrielle looks after lots of the detail in the background.

With the flexible and innovative approaches OFRM takes to work arrangements, Gabrielle works remotely providing additional capacity in our case preparation as well as court appearances.

Professional Qualifications & Admissions

• 2010 – Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (Hons.), Monash University

Memberships & Associations

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Family Law Section
• Bendigo Law Association

Family Law Property settlements
Family Law Property mediations
Family Law Children's matters
Binding Financial Agreements & Pre-Nup Agreements
Child support
Adoption
Intervention Orders

Tom Wolff

Family Lawyer

Tom Wolff is a lawyer with great people skills; his ability to understand what is needed, to anticipate the next step, and to realise when things are tough for you is exactly what you need in a family lawyer. Family law is not easy. It’s a complex area of law that requires a skilled family lawyer who knows not just the legislative process of family law, but also how it is currently being applied in the courts.

Tom understands the value of working with you, ensuring sure you understand what is happening to make fully informed choices. "Working with you on your family law matter means helping you make smart choices for transition to your new life as smoothly and simply as possible," says Tom. You won’t be left in the dark with Tom. A highlight of his day is picking up the phone to clients letting them know where things are at, making sure they're comfortable with how their matter is progressing.

Whether you need assistance with a property settlement, sorting out arrangements for children or more complex matters, Tom will be able to make this much less stressful for you.

Professional Qualifications & Admissions

• 2013 – Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, Monash University
• Bachelor of Music, Monash University

Memberships & Associations

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Family Law Section
• Law Council of Australia
• Bendigo Law Association

Additional Roles

• Director, Arena Theatre Company
• Tribunal Member, AFL Central Victoria

Previous Roles

• President, Bendigo Law Association
• Chair, Star Cinema Bendigo

Wills
Superannuation nominations
Estate administration
Estate litigation
Enduring Powers of Attorney

Madeleine Debono

Wills & Estate Lawyer

Madeleine Debono's empathy and ability to navigate the legal and practical issues means she is the ideal modern Wills & Estate lawyer. Estates, probate, estate administration. Mention of these legal processes often leads to images of musty law offices and slow old fashioned manual processes full of legal mumbo jumbo. Working with OFRM Wills & Estate lawyer Madeleine Debono is the exact opposite. "Sorting out the estate of a loved one should never be an overwhelming or stressful event. My role is to work with my clients to make sure they both understand the process and that the process occurs smoothly".

Professional Qualifications & Admissions

• 2016 – Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, La Trobe University
• Bachelor of Arts, La Trobe University

Memberships & Associations

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Bendigo Law Association

Wills
Superannuation nominations
Estate administration
Enduring Powers of Attorney

Emily Chamberlain

Wills & Estate Lawyer

Emily Chamberlain has found her calling in our Wills & Estates team, she has a passion for people, connection and serving her clients with the support they need. What a Wills & Estate Lawyer does everyday, is exactly why I worked so hard to become a lawyer." Some people think it unusual that a young lawyer would be so passionate about wills and estates. The people skills that she honed in working in hospitality through university and her genuine love of connecting with people mean that Emily is able to alleviate the stress for clients when dealing with the estate of loved ones or making their own will. Emily is able to assist you in preparing your will and powers of attorney and in estate administration.

Professional Qualifications & Admissions

• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, La Trobe University
• Bachelor of Science, La Trobe University

Memberships & Associations

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Bendigo Law Association

Conveyancing
Buying and selling property
Adverse possession
Water law
Other property transactions

Laura Abley

Property and Conveyancing Lawyer

Laura Abley legal knowledge and her ability to work efficiently means that your property matters are in safe hands. ”Buying and selling property is the biggest financial transactions most people make. I thrive on easing the worry around those transactions for my clients" says the OFRM Property and Conveyancing lawyer. Laura is able to assist with buying and selling property, other property transfers, water law and general property law.

Professional Qualifications & Admissions

• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, La Trobe University
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting), La Trobe University

Memberships & Associations

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Bendigo Law Association

Family Law Property settlements
Family Law Children's matters

Demi Rayner

Family Lawyer

Demi Rayner, one of our trusted Family Lawyers says, "I enjoy making the concepts and process of Family Law easy for clients, making sure that they understand what is happening, step by step." Demi works across our Family Law team including with matters where settlements are negotiated as well as in court matters. "The key to a smooth separation is making informed and balanced decisions, I ensure this for OFRM clients by making sure they have all the information and advice to make the right decision for them"

Professional Qualifications & Admissions

• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, La Trobe University

Memberships & Associations

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Bendigo Law Association

Business Law
Commercial property law
Family law property settlements

Roweena Ilsley

Property and Conveyancing Lawyer

Roweena Ilsley is a community-driven Property and Conveyancing Lawyer. Roweena grew up on a farm and is as passionate about the law as she is about rural and regional Victorian life. "I can use my regional life experience to understand my clients’ goals and make sure the legalities are taken care of, so they can focus on achieving those goals" says Roweena.

From purchasing the dream home, opening a new business or to more complex matters, Roweena is meticulous, as well as strategic, and with careful attention to detail ensures her matters are dealt with swiftly and carefully for her clients.

Professional Qualifications & Admissions

• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, La Trobe University
• Bachelor of Business, La Trobe University

Memberships & Associations

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Bendigo Law Association

Wills
Superannuation nominations
Estate administration
Enduring Powers of Attorney

Sophie Hogan

Wills & Estate Lawyer

Sophie Hogan is an OFRM Lawyer that assists clients with Wills, Estates & Powers of Attorney, as well as the administration of estates. "Being able to provide options, alternatives and advice to clients whether it be in their estate planning or in the administration of estates is a key part of my work as a Wills and Estate lawyer" she says. Sophie finds great satisfaction in using her legal knowledge and skills to alleviate the stress for families dealing with the affairs of a deceased love one.

Professional Qualifications & Admissions

• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, La Trobe University
• Bachelor of Psychological Science, La Trobe University

Memberships & Associations

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Bendigo Law Association