Headquarters:
Sydney, NSW
Year founded:
1993
Number of employees:
8
Phone:
+61 3 9606 0022
Email:
anne@immigrationsolutions.com.au
Website:
immigrationsolutionslawyers.com.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/immigration-solutions-lawyers-pty-ltd
“We excel in balancing technical legal skills with strategic, proactive solutions by staying current with immigration law developments and understanding each client’s unique needs”
Anne O'Donoghue,
Immigration Solutions Lawyers
Anne O'Donoghue
Director and Managing Principal
John Thisgaard
Co-Principal
Jenny Awad
Co-Principal
Leadership
Anne O’Donoghue, an accredited immigration law specialist with over 31 years of experience, serves as the director and principal lawyer of Immigration Solutions Lawyers, a firm recognised as a leading figure in Australian immigration law. She holds a special interest in modern slavery/human rights and professional ethics.
Admitted to practice in prestigious courts since the early 1980s, O’Donoghue received specialist accreditation as an immigration lawyer in 1998 from the NSW Law Society. She played a pivotal role in shaping immigration law in NSW, serving as the founding vice president of the Migration Law Committee of the Law Council of Australia.
O’Donoghue’s acclaim within the legal community, both nationally and internationally, is extensive. She was a finalist for the Migration Partner of the Year Award for Lawyers Weekly in both 2017 and 2018, securing victory in 2019. In 2021, she earned the prestigious title of Australasian Lawyer’s Most Influential Human Rights Lawyer. Her recognition continued with her inclusion in Australasian Lawyer’s Elite Women in 2022 and Most Influential Lawyers in 2023. These accolades underscore her profound impact on immigration law and her unwavering commitment to human rights advocacy.
Director and Managing Principal
Anne O'Donoghue
John Thisgaard is a specialist adviser to FMCG businesses in all regulatory compliance areas, including food and drinks, cosmetics, pet foods and animal feeds, and all chemical products. He also handles product insurance reviews and transactional agreements for Australian food manufacturers. He is a co-editor of FoodLegal Bulletin.
Co-Principal
John Thisgaard
Jenny Awad is a specialist adviser for risk assessment and strategic advice for global brands and international projects in product development and marketing. She also coordinates global projects involving IP or import regulations of different countries. Awad has also been involved in navigating the interface between food and therapeutic and human tissue-based substances.
Co-Principal
Jenny Awad
Leadership
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Jackie Liberman
Compliance Manager
Jackie Liberman manages FoodLegal’s highly skilled compliance team. She has extensive experience in product development, quality and regulatory compliance, advising companies on both a global and national scale.
Compliance Manager
Jackie Liberman
Jacques G. Sarraf
General Manager, Cosmaline
Jacques G. Sarraf brings over a decade of FMCG industry experience to his role as general manager at Cosmaline, a part of Malia Group and a rapidly growing personal care company in the MENA region. Throughout his tenure, Sarraf has adeptly driven growth and profitability, successfully expanding market share and optimizing operational efficiency alongside strategic entries into new markets and product categories.
An advocate of sustainability, fitness, and wellness, Sarraf promotes environmentally friendly practices and encourages individuals to adopt healthy and active lifestyles.
General Manager, Cosmaline
Jacques G. Sarraf
Immigration Solution Lawyers, a distinguished boutique firm headquartered in Sydney, specialises in immigration law. The firm’s leading immigration lawyers assist clients in navigating the various avenues of migration to Australia, achieving success for applicants and businesses through their expert and collaborative approach.
It is headed by managing director and principal lawyer, Anne O’Donoghue, the founding vice president of the Migration Law Committee of the Law Council of Australia. She was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1981, the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1987 and the High Court of Australia in 1982. Then, six years later, O’Donoghue received her specialist accreditation as an immigration lawyer from the NSW Law Society. She has been a member of the Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee of the NSW Law Society since 2015 and has also been instrumental in developing the field of Immigration Law in NSW.
Immigration Solution Lawyers expertise extends to all visa subclasses including:
· preparation
· lodgement
· appeal (if required)
The complexity of visa applications is what Immigration Solutions Lawyers is renowned for, particularly the intricate processes:
· character concerns
· non-disclosure issues
· refusals
Matthew Dover
Head of Operations
Natalia Child
Head of Broker and Professions CPD
Maxine Owen
Head of Finance
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Matthew Dover worked at Renovation Insurance Brokers with MD Douglas Brown before becoming part of the launch team for Renovation Underwriting in 2018. As head of operations, he works closely with the underwriting team, holds key relationships with all partners across the insurance sector and is integral to the delivery and performance of multiple, transactional policy portals for the sector.
Head of Operations
Matthew Dover
Natalia Child began her career in insurance in 2012 and, since then, has worked in both underwriting and private client broking. She is chartered, has an advanced diploma in insurance and has a law degree.
Passionate about education, Child is responsible for delivering the CDP program and the Contract Works Academy, designed to upskill renovation knowledge and increase confidence across the sector.
Head of Broker and Professions CPD
Natalia Child
With over 30 years of experience in the finance and accounting sector, Maxine Owen has worked in a wide variety of industries, including private medical, vehicle, transport and education. When she joined Renovation Underwriting in 2017, Owen brought with her a deep understanding of corporate treasury and the foreign exchange/money market, along with the management of multi-currency exposure with inter-company transactions. She is also an affiliated member of AAT, the professional body for accounting technicians.
Head of Finance
Maxine Owen
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
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“We excel in balancing technical legal skills with strategic, proactive solutions by staying current with immigration law developments and understanding each client’s unique needs,” says O’Donoghue. “This enables us to offer both precise legal guidance and innovative strategies.”
Immigration Solution Lawyers’ approach to service excellence is client-focused, emphasising personalised attention, integrity and professionalism. The firm fosters a collaborative, hands-on approach, ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout their immigration journey.
O’Donoghue says, “We continuously enhance our expertise and leverage technology to improve efficiency and client engagement.”
The firm’s attitude towards delivering for clients means it prioritises:
· providing expert tailored legal advice
· maintaining transparent communication
· achieving favourable outcomes
Immigration Solution Lawyers further ensures client satisfaction by being responsive, attentive and supportive throughout their immigration journey.
“We attract and retain clients through our reputation for exceptional service, positive client referrals and our collaborative approach. We prioritise clear communication, personalised attention and successful outcomes to build long-term relationships,” says O’Donoghue. “Our recognition as a Top Boutique Firm by Australian Lawyer highlights our commitment to excellence in the field.
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over $2.3 million in combined monetary and in-kind donations through an annual World Food Derby initiative
2,320 volunteer hours to numerous deserving organizations, making a significant community impact
Alliant’s progress is set to continue, as underlined by Zimmer, who has confidence in the firm’s people to deliver continued excellence.
“We believe in our business plan, and it has proven successful. We don’t feel the need to change that. Our core business plan will continue to drive the company forward, complemented by new opportunities that may arise in the future.”
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