Tony first launched his career in the public sector, in law reform and high level government policy positions. In 1986 he moved to Phillips Fox Lawyers where he cultivated his skills and experience in both commercial litigation and Family Law.

Joining our firm in 1989, he obtained specialist accreditation in Family Law in 1993 and became a partner of the firm in 1995.

Tony has an outstanding reputation for helping clients navigate their way through relationship breakdowns. Tony is passionate about giving his clients warm, professional service at reasonable cost.

He tells it as it is, keeping his clients informed at each stage in their matter of their options and the associated costs, risks and benefits.

Tony prides himself on being both on top of the law and in touch with his clients' feelings. His goal is to achieve early resolutions wherever possible so that his clients can get on with their lives quickly and positively. Tony looks for creative, win-win solutions geared to preserving people's dignity and their children's welfare.

However where resolution is impractical or unachievable through a negotiated agreement, Tony will not hesitate to take the matter to court to fight for his clients' rights.

Tony also has a life outside our firm, both with work and play. He has a longstanding commitment to assisting people with disabilities, and since 2001 he has been a Presiding Member of the New South Wales Guardianship Tribunal.