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Dormer Stanhope

Dormer Stanhope is a specialist commercial litigation & disputes firm. 

At Dormer Stanhope we pride ourselves on our professionalism and expertise. Unlike other, larger firms, we have the ability to dedicate ourselves completely to our client’s matters, creating individualised approaches to their personal issue.

Dormer Stanhope offers you what other firms struggle to provide; the expertise that comes with over 20 years experience in top tier firms, coupled with the personalised approach to client relationships only small firms can truly provide.

We pride ourselves on being an outcome driven firm. Our effective and timely advice is a testament to our continued high success rate. At our core, we are passionate about the law. As a firm, and as legal practitioners, we thrive on having our technical skills challenged and tested.

Justeen Dormer, Principal of Dormer Stanhope has often been described as one of the leading legal strategists in Commercial and Taxation law. We wear this reputation as benchmark for success, going beyond the scope of standard legal strategising to ensure the highest level of success for ourselves and our clients.

Dormer Stanhope takes pride in the professional community it has created, both internally and externally.

At Dormer Stanhope we offer a rewarding client-centered service. We understand that clients value essential qualities in their solicitor, being: clarity; practicality; a collaborative approach; and a high degree of understanding for their individual motives and objectives.

All of our legal practitioners work collectively to ensure there are several perspectives given to any matter at once, often streamlining the process. We believe this is one of the many keystones to our success, and the success of our clients. 

02 Nov, 2026
Full time
Solicitor - Wills & Estates (Litigation and Planning)
Dormer Stanhope Sydney NSW, Australia
About Dormer Stanhope Dormer Stanhope Lawyers is a boutique Sydney firm with a focused practice in succession law. We act in complex estate disputes in the Equity Division of the NSW Supreme Court and advise clients on all aspects of estate planning and administration. Our director, Justeen Dormer, has over 27 years of legal experience, including as Senior Associate at Ashurst. We are a small team that works on substantive matters. Experienced practitioners run their own files, work closely with the director, and take genuine ownership of client outcomes. If you want depth in one of law's most technically demanding practice areas rather than breadth across a generalist caseload, this practice is worth your attention. The Role We are seeking an experienced solicitor to join the team in a senior capacity. You will manage your own files across estate litigation and estate planning from day one, working closely with Justeen Dormer on complex matters. This is not a support...
Expiration Date:
02 Dec, 2026
02 Nov, 2026
Full time
Graduate Lawyer - Wills & Estates (Litigation and Planning)
Dormer Stanhope Sydney NSW, Australia
About Dormer Stanhope Dormer Stanhope Lawyers is a boutique firm renowned for excellence in Succession Law. Led by our director Justeen Dormer, who brings over 27 years of legal experience, including her tenure as Senior Associate at a top-tier firm, we have established ourselves as respected experts in this specialised field. Our firm combines the expertise of larger practices with the personalised approach of a boutique environment. We foster a collaborative culture that provides junior lawyers with meaningful work on complex matters under the direct guidance of experienced practitioners, offering an unparalleled learning environment. The Role We seek an ambitious Graduate Lawyer with a demonstrated interest in Succession Law to join our growing Wills & Estates team. This exceptional opportunity will provide you with direct client contact and hands-on experience in contentious estate matters from day one. This is not just another graduate role – you will be...
Expiration Date:
02 Dec, 2026