Meet our team. 

  • Stuart Latham

    Principal | Wills + Estates | Property Law

    Stuart is highly sought after to deliver strategic advice and effective solutions in the most complex matters. Stuart’s background in dispute resolution and business law, together with his specialised knowledge of wills and estates, grounded in his practical, commercial approach, gives him a unique ability to advise and guide clients with their estate planning. Stuart is committed to giving back to the community in his role as a non-executive director of the Trilogy Disability Foundation: a not-for-profit supporting the most vulnerable members of our community.

  • Candice de Bressac

    Legal Director | Property Law

    With nearly 20 years’ experience as a property and conveyancing lawyer, Candice leads our conveyancing team. Candice’s clients include SMEs, property developers, individuals and families. Candice’s extensive background covers small and large national firms, both city and metropolitan. She delivers a sophisticated standard of professional service, grounded in a practical style. Candice is knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, and genuinely values her relationships with her clients, to understand and drive to meet their objectives.

  • Peter Elliott

    Associate Solicitor | Wills + Estates

    Peter rejoins us in 2023, we are proud to say. He began working at Stuart Latham Solicitors in 2015 as a paralegal and later a junior solicitor, before spending the past few years working in estate litigation at another reputable law firm in Newcastle. We are delighted to have Peter back to assist with our wills + estate practice. Peter brings valuable knowledge and experience to complex estate planning matters. Peter has a warm, calm demeanour and a thoughtful, practical approach to legal scenarios. He is a valuable (re) addition to our firm.

  • Kim Taylor

    Solicitor | Property Law | Wills + Estates

    Kim graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Southern Cross University in 2020 and completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the College of Law in 2023. With a background in real estate and experience in residential conveyancing as a Licensed Conveyancer, we were so proud when Kim was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in July 2023. Kim has a passion for property law and is focused on understanding her client’s objectives - to help them navigate the complexities of their conveyancing transactions with ease.

  • Amanda Heath

    Solicitor | Wills + Estates

    Amanda's journey at Stuart Latham Solicitors began as a paralegal in 2018, where she gained valuable experience in property law as well as wills + estates. In 2022 she completed her studies and was admitted to practice as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW. In 2023, Amanda joined our wills + estates team. Her focus is clear, her approach is empathetic, and her work is thorough. With Amanda, you have a trusted partner who combines legal expertise with genuine care.

  • Gemma Williams

    Practice Manager | All-round superstar

    Gemma is a proactive and driven administrative professional. With many years of administrative and client service experience, she has provided an exceptional standard of support to colleagues and executive staff across a range of industries, including a major airline. With a lovely disposition and great, energetic attitude, we are fortunate to have Gemma as an important point of contact for our valued clients as well as other key parties. Gemma also handles the business operations of our thriving practice.