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WHO WE ARE

Southern Waters Legal is a boutique law firm that is dedicated to providing expert legal advice to its valued clients.

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

At Southern Waters Legal, our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in the strong relationships we build and are grateful for the trust our clients place in us. 

Since day one, we’ve focused on more than just legal outcomes; we’ve set out to build a firm where trust, empathy and expertise go hand in hand.

Our multidisciplinary team works closely across practice areas to deliver cohesive legal strategies, ensuring every client feels understood, supported and empowered at every step.

We are a client-focused law firm and every one of our clients is important to us. We are proud of the relationships we have developed with our clients and believe the number of referrals we receive is a testament to our level of service.

With leaders in the fields of Family Law, Estate Incapacity & Succession Planning we pride ourselves on providing innovative, practical advice, service and cost-effective solutions. Southern Waters Legal was established in 2009 by Simon Bennett, who recognised a substantial need in the market for a legal firm that provided specialist advice, unrivalled customer service and an intimate client relationship where advising clients involved all of their advisers. This method ensures that our clients receive streamlined, coordinated advice and highly personalised service.

Simon & Leona Bennett
Managing Director & Managing Partner

Careers

Looking to grow your legal career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment? We’re always on the lookout for passionate, driven professionals who want to make a real difference.

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Community

We’re proud to be part of a community that supports one another. From local initiatives to firm-led events, giving back is central to who we are.

Legal Practice Areas

Our team offers clear, coordinated legal advice across a range of legal services, delivering practical solutions in Family Law, Estate Planning, Property, Commercial Law and more.

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BUSINESS TEAM

Behind every great result is a dedicated team. Meet the people who keep our firm running smoothly and ensure every client experience is seamless.

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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

About Simon Bennett

WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN RECOGNISED AS BOTH AWARD WINNERS AND FINALISTS ACROSS A NUMBER OF PRESTIGIOUS LEGAL INDUSTRY AWARDS.

THE FOLLOWING REPRESENT JUST A SELECTION OF OUR RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS.

LEGAL INSIGHTS

Can I Access Inheritance Before Probate in NSW? Estate Funding Options Explained

Can I Access Inheritance Before Probate in NSW? Estate Funding Options Explained

Settling an estate can take time. Learn how estate funding in NSW may allow early access to inheritance and help cover probate costs. Settling an estate in NSW can take time, sometimes several months or longer.

During this period, executors are responsible for administering the estate, managing liabilities, protecting assets, and ensuring beneficiaries are treated fairly. At the same time, there are often immediate financial obligations that need to be addressed.

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