ERIC TAN (LLB)
DIRECTOR
Eric graduated from the University of Western Australia. He moved into a partnership with Geoffrey Hayles in 2000 and is now the managing director of the company.
Eric manages the commercial department of Robertson Hayles. He practices in the areas of property law including leasing and the sale and purchase of real estate, commercial law including advice on business structures, trusts and the sale and purchase of businesses, estate planning and estate litigation.
He is interested in issues relating to affordability and accessability of the law to members of the public. Eric believes that professionals have a responsibility towards the betterment of their community and undertakes significant pro bono work like most other lawyers at Robertson Hayles.
Eric is a Board member of the Citizens Advice Bureau. He is also the honorary legal advisor to the Bible Society of WA Inc, Drug ARM WA Inc, Teen Challenge WA Inc, the Baptist Union of Western Australia Inc and Sonshine Radio.
Eric also takes an interest in the issues affecting small businesses and is a City Committee member of the Local Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Perth.
KEVIN DE SOUZA (LLB Hons)
DIRECTOR
Kevin graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1986 and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1990.
In 1992, Kevin joined the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Hong Kong for two years as an appeals lawyer representing asylum seekers. After running his own firm in Singapore, Kevin moved to Perth in 2003 and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia and registered to practise in the Federal Court of Australia. He joined RHL in February 2008.
Kevin believes that the law should be accessible to all and is a Board member of Case for Refugees, a non-government organisation providing legal assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in Western Australia.
JO WYNADEN (LLB, BA)
CONSULTANT
Jo graduated from the University of Western Australia with a double degree in Law and Arts (History major). She undertook her articles at Robertson Hayles and has previously been a Director of the firm.
Jo works primarily in Estate litigation and Family Law.
ROBIN TAPPER (BA, BJuris (Hons), BD (Hons), LLB)
CONSULTANT
Robin has been with RHL since October 2007 and now consults with the firm as an accredited mediator and in collaborative legal processes. Robin is also a lecturer at the University of Western Australia where she teaches units in property law, legal procedure and negotiation and mediation.
Robin has worked in private practice as a partner in a small city firm. She has also gained a first class honours degree in divinity and became an Anglican parish priest - in other roles, she has been a hospital chaplain, a spiritual director and a seminar leader in biblical studies and spirituality.
Prior to joining RHL, Robin returned to the legal world and spent 4 years working with the Legal Practitioners Complaints Committee.
Robin is Chair of the Board for the Youth Legal Service of WA; member of the Advisory Board for the Law School at the University of Notre Dame, Australia; member of the WA State Executive of LEADR Association of Dispute Resolvers; member of the Law Society of WA; member, Family Law Practitioners Association of WA; member, Collaborative Professionals of WA; Anglican priest licensed to the Archbishop of Perth.
JULIA POLKINGHORNE (LLB, BA)
ASSOCIATE
Julia studied law at the University of Western Australia with a focus on family law, international law and litigation. Whilst studying, she gained valuable experience in family law as a barrister’s assistant at Garnsworthy Chambers and a vacation clerk at the District and Federal Courts. Julia commenced her Articled Clerkship at Vincent Partners and continued her training in the areas of family law and criminal law. Julia also gained experience in litigation generally and completed the Young Lawyer’s Advocacy Course conducted by the Law Society in 2006.
Julia joined Robertson Hayles Solicitors in September 2008. Julia’s current areas of practice are family law, criminal law, restraining orders and litigation. She has been a member of the Law Society of Western Australia since 2005 and is also a member of the Women Lawyer’s Association of Western Australia.
GEMMA KEYSTONE (LLB)
SOLICITOR
Gemma graduated from the University of Waikato in New Zealand. She is from Taumarunui in the Central North Island. She has worked in New Zealand at the Ruapehu District Council as a Community Projects Liason before moving to Perth in July 2008.
Gemma is working in our family law and estate law division.
VERITY BATEMAN (LLB, BA)
ARTICLED CLERK
Verity started with RHL as a final year Law student at Murdoch University, studying a double degree in Law and Politics & International Studies. Verity now works in our family law and estate law division.
ELEANOR PULLELLA
SENIOR PARALEGAL
Eleanor joined RHL in October 2007 and brings with her considerable experience in Civil litigation, personal injury claims, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate matters, as well as in the area of Conciliation conferences, particularly pertaining to Conciliation and Review – Work Cover.
Eleanor speaks fluent Italian.
CLAIRE BATEMAN
FINANCE MANAGER
Claire has worked with RHL as an assistant file manager and has now taken on the role as Finance Manager for the firm.
GLENIS HARRIS
SETTLEMENT CLERK
Glenis joined Robertson Hayles Lawyers in 2005. She has had over twenty years in the legal field and is an invaluable member of our staff, managing our Conveyancing Department.
Glenis is the true definition of a Dockers fan!
SARAH LOWER
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