About Monardo Legal

Vince Monardo

Solicitor/Director · Dip Law, LLM (Applied Law), FDRP

Vince is an experienced solicitor whose commercial insight is informed by more than 40 years in business management, including roles with major technology companies and work across China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. He advises on business sales and restructures, insolvency, workplace relations and commercial disputes, while also bringing a Master of Applied Law in Family Law to family, estate planning, testamentary trust and family provision matters. Clients value his pragmatic approach and ability to explain complex legal issues clearly. Call Vince on (02) 8006 5244 or email vince@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Commercial Law, Family Law, Litigation, Estate Planning, Employment Law, Associations Law, Mental Health, Criminal Law, Family Provision, Dust Diseases, Professional Negligence / Professional Indemnity Claims, Environmental Law, Tax Law

Wayne Butler

Solicitor · Bachelor of Laws, LLM

Wayne is a solicitor experienced in family, criminal and commercial law, with more than 20 years of advocacy focused on children, shared parenting and realistic outcomes. A foundation member of the Shared Parenting Council of Australia, Wayne has served as its Executive Secretary since 2003 and contributed to government consultations on family law and child support reform. His advocacy has received awards and recognition in the Australian Parliament. Wayne is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales. Call Wayne on (02) 8006 5244 or email wayne@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Commercial Law, Employment Law, Criminal Law, Family Law

D’Mor H Chehade

Solicitor · Bachelor of Laws, LLM

D’Mor Chehade is an experienced criminal lawyer who represents clients in complex, serious and high-profile matters. Her practice includes homicide, serious drug and sexual offences, domestic and family violence, assault, fraud, dishonesty and traffic matters. She has appeared in the Local, District, Supreme and Children’s Courts of New South Wales.

A fearless and determined advocate, D’Mor combines meticulous preparation and strong courtroom advocacy with clear, practical advice. She also has experience in Children’s Law, Family Law, Workers Compensation and Insurance Law, with exposure to Wills and Estates and Family Provision Claims. Call D’Mor on (02) 8006 5244 or email dmor@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Criminal Law, Children’s Law, Family Law, Workers Compensation, Insurance Law, Wills & Estates, Family Provision Claims, Dust Diseases, Professional Negligence / Professional Indemnity Claims, Environmental Law

Dominic Monardo

Solicitor/Director · Bachelor of Laws, LLM

Dominic is a Solicitor and Director of Monardo Legal who leads the firm's property team, with a particular focus on property, wills and estates, and transactional law. Dominic commenced his career under the supervision of Philip Monardo, developing practical experience in property transactions, wills and estates, and related commercial matters. This foundation combined substantial practical training with his formal legal education. Dominic has acted in property transactions exceeding $200 million in value in the last 12 months alone. Clients value his can-do attitude, direct and no-nonsense advice, availability and commitment to approaching each matter as if it were his own. Dominic is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales. Call Dominic on (02) 8006 5244 or email dominic@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Property Law, Conveyancing, Commercial Property, Wills & Estates, Transactional Law, Environmental Law, Tax Law

Amneh Alameddine

Solicitor · Bachelor of Laws, LLM, Bachelor of Business

Amneh completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business at the University of Technology Sydney and was admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW. She has developed experience supporting litigation and transactional matters, working closely with clients, counsel and other stakeholders. Her family law experience includes parenting disputes, family violence, international relocation, and complex property and financial matters, approached with a practical and client-focused perspective. Call Amneh on (02) 8006 5244 or email amneh@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Family Law, Parenting Disputes, Family Violence, International Relocation, Property & Financial Matters, Commercial Law, Wills & Estates, Family Provision, Criminal Law

Nat Brancatisano

Solicitor · Dip Law, BEc

Nat is a solicitor with more than 33 years of experience in property, wills and estates, and trust law. His background includes serving as assistant corporate counsel, managing a trustee company and spending more than 23 years in his own practice. This breadth of experience gives Nat a strong understanding of clients' needs and the importance of clear, sound legal advice, particularly when assisting with some of the most significant transactions they will undertake. He advises clients buying, selling and leasing residential and commercial property, as well as on wills and estates, family provision claims, estate planning, asset protection and trusts. Nat is valued for his practical understanding and straightforward approach. He is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales. Call Nat on (02) 8006 5244 or email nat@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Property Law, Wills & Estates, Family Provisions, Trust Law

Sheneli Dona

Solicitor · Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Global Studies; Admitted to Practice in 2022

Sheneli completed a dual Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Global Studies in 2020 and was admitted to practise law in 2022. Since joining Monardo Legal in 2022, she has advised family law and commercial clients with a direct, practical and no-nonsense approach focused on achieving just and equitable outcomes. Beyond legal practice, Sheneli is actively involved in human rights advocacy and has advised United Nations groups, World Bank groups, international governments, civil society and regional organisations on human rights, policy, economic justice and reform. Sheneli is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales. Call Sheneli on (02) 8006 5244 or email sheneli@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Commercial Law, Associations Law, Litigation, Family Law, Estate Planning

Samantha Yee

Senior Paralegal · Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (in progress), UNSW

Samantha is in the final years of her combined commerce and law degree at the University of New South Wales. As a senior paralegal, she supports the solicitors and clients across the firm's matters with research, document preparation and client communication. Call Samantha on (02) 8006 5244 or email samantha@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Client Support, Legal Support

Dylan Abbott

Senior Paralegal & Justice of the Peace · Justice of the Peace (NSW); Law studies (in progress), LPAB at the University of Sydney; Accounting and Finance qualifications

Dylan is the principal of Lifepoint Accounting and Advisory. An accountant with extensive professional services experience across accounting, banking and real estate, Dylan brings a distinctive multidisciplinary perspective supported by qualifications in accounting and finance. His combined professional experience and passion for law equip him to assist with complex family law and commercial matters. Call Dylan on (02) 8006 5244 or email dylan@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Family Law, Commercial Law, Accounting, Taxation, Financial Matters

Varnika Gautam

Paralegal · Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts, University of Sydney (in progress)

Varnika is completing a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney. She supports the legal team with matter preparation, research and client communication across the firm's practice areas. Call Varnika on (02) 8006 5244 or email varnika@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Client Support, Legal Support

Mark Zakhia

Paralegal · Bachelor of Laws, Macquarie University

Mark has completed his Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie University and will soon commence his Practical Legal Training in anticipation of admission as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2027. As a paralegal, he supports the legal team with research, matter preparation and client service. Call Mark on (02) 8006 5244 or email mark@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Client Support, Legal Support

Domenic Monardo

Operations Manager

Domenic brings extensive technology experience to Monardo Legal and supports the growing practice's technology and operational needs. Drawing on his practical understanding of how businesses operate and many years of experience with multinational and government organisations, he helps the firm prepare for technology issues, system updates and ongoing advancements while protecting the continuity of client records and communications. Domenic manages this important role while enjoying the benefits of semi-retirement, and his contribution is greatly valued by the entire team. Call Domenic on (02) 8006 5244 or email admin@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Technology, Operations

Harlo

AI Receptionist · HeyHarlo.ai | HarloFlow Practice Intelligence

Harlo is Monardo Legal's AI receptionist, helping welcome and triage enquiries, guide people to the relevant legal service and resources, and arrange follow-up with our team. Behind the scenes, HeyHarlo.ai supports the firm's workflow with Microsoft 365 calendar synchronisation and email-integrated tasks. Harlo provides general information and assistance, not legal advice, and connects clients with a solicitor when tailored advice is needed. Call Harlo on (02) 8006 5244 or email harlo@monardolegal.com.au.

Practice areas: Client Enquiries, Appointment Assistance, Practice Workflow