Team

Adam Zuchowski
Adam Zuchowski is a litigation lawyer with a sharp focus on delivering outcomes for clients. His expertise spans a wide range of litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on construction disputes, contractual issues, and defamation. At Sutton Laurence King, Adam’s work is centred on litigation and dispute resolution, with a focus on providing strategic legal solutions to both individuals and businesses.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. His experience covers various areas of litigation, including contract disputes, insolvency, debt recovery, and commercial litigation. Adam’s calm and practical approach ensures that his clients receive dedicated representation and pragmatic advice throughout the litigation process.

Freya Southwell
Freya’s key focuses at Sutton Laurence King are property development, house and land development, and commercial law. With a strong background in conveyancing including working on complex property transactions, she specialises in property and development law. From Freya’s experience working with a range of clients on a diverse range of property and commercial matters, she has an astute understanding of how to assist business owners to achieve their goals.
Freya’s qualifications include a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts. In past roles she has worked in the areas of property development, conveyancing, contract drafting and negotiation, negotiating with Government bodies on planning permissions, lease agreements, lease transfers and settlements, powers of attorney, sale of businesses, loan and security documentation and debt recovery.

Blaine Hattie
Blaine is a client-focused lawyer with extensive experience in property and commercial transactions. He works with both small to medium-sized businesses across the tech, real estate, and hospitality industries, providing comprehensive legal support in areas such as commercial disputes, structuring, trusts, lending, finance, and intellectual property. At Sutton Laurence King, Blaine's broad expertise allows him to tailor his services to meet the diverse needs of his clients.
With a special focus on information technology and digital media law, Blaine assists clients in navigating the complexities of the tech industry. He advises on software development agreements, managed service providers, licensing, and intellectual property rights, with a special interest in data protection, cybersecurity compliance, and privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.
Blaine also has significant experience with digital media, particularly concerning online publications and social media. He handles matters involving defamation, injurious falsehood, online harassment, and misleading and deceptive conduct, providing strategic legal solutions in this fast-changing area of the law.
With a strong interest the emerging field of AI law, Blaine has been helping clients navigate new regulations, intellectual property questions, and drafting contracts for AI integration, ensuring they are prepared for the impact of AI technology.
His formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.
When he is not lawyering, he enjoys developing software, pottering in the garden, and cooking with exotic chillies.

Lilly Hellmuth
Lilly is a dedicated conveyancer with four years of experience in residential conveyancing. She takes a client-focused approach, combining keen attention to detail with strong organisational skills to ensure smooth and efficient transactions. Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for her clients, Lilly is committed to providing clear communication and exceptional service throughout the process.
Outside of work, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and spending quality time with family.

Cale opt Hoog
Cale opt Hoog is an Associate in the Commercial Team with a focus on private lending, leasing and transactions. With 5 years of experience in commercial law, he excels in drafting transaction documents and facilitating completion of transactions. Cale holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University and is passionate about building on his experience in commercial law.
Recent Career Highlights:
- Successful Supreme Court proceedings for the enforcement of a second mortgage – Financier Australia Holdings Pty Ltd v Zafar Property Group Pty Ltd & Ors.
- Prepared vendor finance loan documents and facilitated urgent drawdown to enable settlement of a $10 million property transaction.
- Acted on leasing matters for landlords (including shopping centres) and tenants, in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.
Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf (poorly) and catching up with friends (excellently).

Cynthia Garraway
Cynthia is a Licensed Conveyancer with over 20 years of experience in the Property and Real Estate industry. She specialises in both residential sales and large-scale conveyancing transactions for property developers. Most recently, she represented various financial institutions in the mortgage sector.
Outside of her professional life, Cynthia enjoys cooking, dining at fine restaurants, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Leah Cole
Leah Cole is a Wills and Estates lawyer at Sutton Laurence King, bringing her extensive experience in estate planning, probate, and related matters. In addition to her role at SLK Lawyers, Leah also manages her own law firm, giving her a unique perspective on client service and legal strategy.
Leah is dedicated to providing tailored advice to clients, whether they are navigating complex estate matters or looking to establish a straightforward will. Her approach is both empathetic and practical, ensuring that her clients’ needs are met with precision and care.

Monica Stojcevski
Monica is a Property Lawyer with a focus on interstate conveyancing and property negotiations and transactions. With 3 years of experience in property law, she excels in negotiation, legal drafting, and client advocacy. Monica holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Deakin University and is passionate about providing clients with guidance in navigating complex transactions.
Recent Career Highlights:
- Facilitated a smooth settlement for a complex commercial real estate transaction involving multiple stakeholders.
- Mentored junior colleagues on best practices in property law, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Developed comprehensive training materials and conducted seminars, increasing the firm’s expertise in property law tax.
Outside of work, she enjoys travel, cinema and exploring Melbourne’s best places to eat.

Sarah Duckett
Sarah Duckett is a enthusiastic Legal receptionist, with a focus on providing exceptional client service, front desk coordination, and legal administration support to all her colleagues. With two and half years experience in the legal profession she enjoys the variety that every day can bring in a busy legal practice.
Outside of work she enjoys quizzes (in fact she was a recent contestant on ABC Hard Quiz), spending time with her dog Malcolm, going to music concerts, and comedy shows.

Bowie the Dog
Bowie is a 12-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the true power behind the throne at SLK Lawyers. Having spent most of his distinguished career napping through meetings, Bowie is highly skilled in strategic delegation and selective hearing. He provides unmatched emotional support—unless there is food nearby, in which case, you are on your own.

Chontelle Cameron
Chontelle brings over a decade of hands-on experience in conveyancing, with a strong focus on property transactions in both New South Wales and Queensland. Known for her friendly and approachable style, she is dedicated to guiding her clients throughout the selling and purchase process, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
Highly efficient and detail-oriented, Chontelle specialises in residential sales and purchases, family transfers, and transfers pursuant to Court Orders, while also working across all other areas of conveyancing. Her deep knowledge of state-specific processes, combined with her meticulous attention to detail, ensures every transaction is handled with care and confidence.

Rhiannon Lilley

Sarah Davies
Sarah is an Administration Assistant with a focus on supporting our team of lawyers both in the property and commercial teams. She is currently finishing a degree in Law and Psychology at LaTrobe University and is passionate about assisting our staff to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
Highlights:
- Managing and preparing settlement documentation for a high volume of conveyancing matters.
- Assisting lawyers through the conveyancing process for multiple developments and properties.
- Assisting lawyers with commercial matters including Defamation and Sale of Business.
Outside of work, she enjoys playing netball and spending weekends with her family and friends.

Anvita Bansal
Anvita is a Property Lawyer with a focus on Conveyancing and property negotiations in Victoria and Queensland. With 4 years of experience in Property Law, she excels in legal drafting, negotiation and client liaison. Anvita is a dual qualified lawyer, admitted to practice in India and Australia (Victoria). She holds a degree from Deakin University and is passionate about providing timely and accurate property solutions to clients.
Recent Career Highlights:
• Admitted to practice in Victoria
• successfully completed large volumes of Settlements in Victoria and Queensland.
Outside of work she enjoys hiking outdoors and baking at home.

Jackson Deane
Jackson is a commercial solicitor with a focus on commercial litigation, defamation and business acquisitions and disposals. With 8 years of experience in the legal industry he excels in conflict resolution and problem solving in litigious and general commercial matters. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Laws/Arts from Deakin University.
Recent Career Highlights:
- Successfully settled a defamation claim against a prominent national retailer.
- Recovered outstanding employee incentive payments from a non-compliant employer.
- Advised on and settled acquisitions for significant hospitality venues including a beach club and a skating rink.
- Resolved a professional misconduct claim involving a client’s former legal representative.
Outside of work, enjoys running, playing golf, and speculating on the Blues’ chances for the next season.

Abbey Jeffrey
Abbey is a Conveyancer at SLK Lawyers, specialising in residential property transactions, including off-the-plan purchases and complex settlements. With three years of experience in the legal and conveyancing industry, she demonstrates strong expertise in client communication, file management, and facilitating seamless settlements. Abbey holds a Diploma of Conveyancing and is committed to delivering accurate and timely outcomes for all parties involved.
Recent Career Highlights:
• Successfully managed and coordinated multiple simultaneous settlements for residential properties.
• Recognised for her professionalism, responsiveness, and high standard of client service.
Outside of work, Abbey enjoys practicing reformer Pilates, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.

Dino Janevski
Dino is an Accounts Officer with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. With 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable. They excel in communication, data analysis, and attention to detail. Dino holds a bachelor’s in finance from Integrated Business Faculty (Macedonia), and is passionate about maintaining accurate records and procedures.
Recent career highlights:
- Adapting to 2 new ERP platforms,
- Creating easy-to-digest reports.
Outside of work, they enjoy learning about computer technology, and tabletop games.

Nicole Mobbs
With over 30 years of experience in the legal sector, Nicole is the Practice Manager at SLK Lawyers and a cornerstone of our team. She brings deep expertise in legal administration, practice management, and client service, offering a detail-oriented and proactive approach to supporting legal teams and ensuring seamless daily operations.
Nicole thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and has worked across a wide range of legal practice areas. Her leadership, professionalism, and dedication to excellence have been recognised through multiple award nominations, including Legal Support Professional of the Year and Administration Professional of the Year.
Outside of the office, Nicole enjoys long walks, relaxing beach days, and spending quality time with her family and beloved fur babies.

Ermina Farinha
Ermina is a dedicated and highly experienced conveyancer with over 12 years of expertise in property transactions. After earning her Certificate IV and Diploma in Legal Services, she has worked across various areas of law, with a strong focus on conveyancing.
Throughout her career, Ermina has successfully managed residential sale and purchase transactions from inception to completion, ensuring efficient and seamless outcomes for her clients. Her commitment to delivering prompt, high-quality service has earned her a reputation for professionalism and client satisfaction.
Outside of work, Ermina enjoys traveling with her family and indulging in a bit of shopping.