Building trust through transparency, clarity and consistency
Clarity, consistency, confidence.
Working with Reign Legal should deliver all three in each and every client transaction.
Reign Legal is truly outcome driven and committed to long term partnerships where clients can move forward with confidence and able to proactively protect themselves.
Melissa Buchanan
Principal / Director
Case citations:
Collins & Crawford [2016] FCCA 1162
Cohrs v Director of Public Prosecutions Victoria [2022]
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Director Melissa Buchanan delivers clear, transparent advice across all matters of Family, Property and Business Law. No legal jargon, instead solid expertise and a personalised focus on your specific needs.
A true jurist, Melissa’s devotion to the fundamentals of law and the legal profession has shaped her belief that all clients deserve uncomplicated advice, delivered within a service framework that is approachable and delivers the best outcomes possible.
Melissa’s professional success includes an incredible two reported Family Law cases resulting in legal precedent, and is rapidly becoming recognised for her expertise in Reproductive Assistance Law; supporting same-sex couples and single parents-to-be to successfully navigate the complexities of international surrogates and donors, and ensure safe passage to bring their internationally born child home to Australia.
Natalie Westbrook
Lawyer
Natalie is a skilled and compassionate Lawyer, with expert knowledge in Property Law, Estate Planning, Disability Law and Estate Administration.
With strong ties to our vibrant city, Natalie has been providing legal advice for more than two decades to the Bendigo community, for both corporate and individual clients.
A highly skilled advocate and negotiator, Natalie fosters a passionate, collaborative and hands-on approach to law, achieving exceptional outcomes for clients.
Empathetic yet strategic, Natalie ensures clients undertaking Estate planning can have confidence and security that their legacy will be executed to their wishes.
Bailey Brook
Lawyer
Bailey’s approach to legal matters supports Reign Legal clients with pragmatic, practical, and honest advice, which is effective, direct, and aims to minimise wasted time and unnecessary legal fees.
After studying Law at Deakin University, Bailey has attained a wealth of experience on the ‘other side of the bench’ working as Deputy Associate to the then Senior Judicial Registrar Hoult, at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
This experience has elevated Bailey’s understanding of the Family Law Act in its litigation operation, the niche of the judiciary’s inner workings, and created connections with well-respected barristers.
Representing Reign Legal clients in court at divorce and Magistrates’ Court IVO hearings, Bailey is quickly moving into the provision of advocacy support.
Wendy Harford
Conveyancer
With a career spanning over three decades, Wendy is a highly experienced Conveyancing and Property Law professional, servicing the buying and selling of property across metropolitan, regional and rural areas, generously sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Demonstrating a deep passion for her work, Wendy delivers a seamless conveyancing process for her clients, regardless of their experience level; first-time homebuyers or seasoned investors.
Wendy also provides probate services, has an Advanced Diploma in Conveyancing, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria).
Celeste Goullet
Legal Assistant
With more than a decade of experience as an Executive Assistant, Celeste’s organised and efficient demeanour ensures a professional experience, and an essential warm, caring and empathetic approach for clients who may be dealing with distressing matters.
Whilst raising her young family, Celeste works full-time to support the Reign Legal team, and has achieved her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science and Psychology from Swinburne University of Technology, and Certificates 3 and 4 in Business Administration.
Judith Hayes
Legal Assistant
With 20 years of experience as a corporate assistant in domestic and international corporations, Judith enhances the Reign Legal experience with her proficiency and deep understanding of client needs, delivered with an energetic and proactive approach. An excellent communicator, Judith provides invaluable support across a wide range of matters.
As an expat from Ireland, she brings a level of brevity to an otherwise verbose industry.