WELCOME TO SOUTHERN WATERS LEGAL

Making Law Simple

At Southern Waters Legal, we provide expert legal services with genuine care. As specialists in Family Law, Estate Planning, Business & Commercial Law, and more, we’re committed to guiding you through life’s most important decisions with clarity and compassion.

Established in 2009, our firm has grown to unite leading practices under one brand, offering comprehensive, coordinated advice across Sydney and beyond.

OUR SERVICES

Our experienced team, including Accredited Specialists in Family Law, provide clear guidance and genuine empathy to help you achieve a fair and timely resolution.

Family
Law

Expert strategies for all walks of life, to ensure your wishes are met in the event of death or incapacity.

Wills, Powers of Attorney & Estate Planning

Helping you during the difficult time of finalising a loved ones estate.

Probate & Estate
Administration

Helping you to contest or defend your loved ones will.

Contesting or
Defending a Will

Supporting the unique challenges seniors face as they navigate the complexities of legal and social systems.

Elder Law

Business Structuring advice, Succession Planning & Business set up for new and existing businesses.

Business &
Structuring

Assisting clients with practical advice and solutions, specialising in debt recovery, business disputes and litigation.

Commercial
Disputes

Advice on greater tax benefits and helping you manage your legal obligations in relation to your super.

Superannuation
& Tax

Providing practical advice, clear communication and support in all facets of property law.

Property
Law

Providing practical advice and support during the exciting time of buying or selling your property.

Conveyancing
 

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Simon Bennett

Managing Director
Wills, Estates & Commercial Law

Leona Bennett, Head of Family Law, Collaborative Lawyer, Accredited Specialist, Southern Waters Legal

LEONA BENNETT

Managing Partner
Accredited Specialist Family Law

TESTIMONIALS

"Simon, Leona and all their staff dealt with my Estate Planning and Family Law matter in such a professional manner, I cannot thank them enough. The care and patience shown to me during the time of my matters was truly amazing! Again thank you all so much."

Glen
Estate Planning & Family Law Client

"Thank you for your very friendly and professional help in getting all of our affairs sorted in such a short time. We are very glad we came to Southern Waters Legal, ad we’re really appreciative of the professional manner and advice with which we received."

Wayne & Margaret
Estate Planning Client

"I have been a client of Southern Waters Legal for a number of years now. It is at specific times in our lives that we really value integrity and honesty in those we deal with. Simon, Leona and the team have helped me organise our affairs at a very tough time in my life, they have provided wise counsel, legal support and hand-holding as I went through the sale of my family home and moving to new premises. I have received possibly the best financial advice that is reaping rewards for me now. Thank you to a wonderful team of professionals. Thank you"

Anne
Property Client

"I used Leona and her team’s services during an extremely difficult and stressful period of my life. They were able to guide me through the steps required from beginning to end of divorce and financial settlement and set up a plan to follow that helped to take out a lot of the anxiety around not having control over the situation. I had 100% faith at all times in Leona and her team that my best interests were always taken into consideration and I was only contacted when needed to avoid being charged unnecessarily. These guys are the dream team and highly recommend them."

Stephanie
Family Law Client

"Family law can be very daunting but Leona Bennett removed all the confusion of the ‘legal jargon’ and step by step walked me through the family court process. Leona made it simple and I always had a full understanding of what was happening and made clear decisions for the final outcome. Leona and her team were there for me, working their wisdom to always provide greater clarity and support."

Cheryl
Family Law Client

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you for your exceptional guidance and support throughout my property settlement and divorce.

Your expertise, strategic thinking, and calm command of the process were deeply reassuring, especially during the most difficult moments. What stood out even more was your unwavering commitment to acting ethically and with integrity, even when the other side did not extend the same courtesy. That strength of character meant a great deal to me and helped me stay anchored in a process that was often emotionally and morally challenging.

Thank you for being both a skilled advocate and a steady presence. I’m deeply grateful to have had you in my corner.

Madeline
Property Law Client

I would like to say a truly heartfelt thank you for everything you did yesterday. You went above and beyond, not just in terms of the legal work, which was so thorough and professional but in the way you showed such care, calm and kindness throughout.

"This has been an incredibly emotional and complex chapter of my life, and to have someone like you guiding the final stages made all the difference. You were steady, thoughtful, and incredibly responsive.  I felt genuinely supported and looked after!

Thank you for helping me bring this to a close with grace and dignity. I’m so grateful our paths crossed."

Maddie
Family Law Client

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