Experienced, dedicated solicitors committed to achieving the best outcomes for every client.
Our team of six experienced legal professionals brings together specialised expertise across all major areas of Western Australian law. Each member is personally committed to delivering exceptional results.
Amelia has over 18 years of experience in criminal defence and family law. She founded the firm's reputation for fierce, principled advocacy and remains its driving force. Admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Amelia has appeared in hundreds of criminal trials and family law proceedings, earning a reputation as one of the most formidable advocates in regional WA.
Amelia is deeply involved in the Kalgoorlie community and is a regular contributor to Law Society of WA publications on regional access to justice.
Raymond is OutbackLaw's leading authority on mining and resources law with over 20 years of experience in the Goldfields. He holds a specialisation in Native Title law and has advised on some of the most significant mining tenement disputes in Western Australian history.
Raymond regularly advises exploration companies, major mining operators, and Aboriginal land councils on complex resources matters throughout WA and the Northern Territory.
Mancuso leads OutbackLaw's commercial practice with a focus on complex transactions, corporate restructuring, and high-stakes commercial litigation. His background includes a decade in corporate law at a major Perth firm before joining OutbackLaw to bring sophisticated commercial expertise to regional WA.
Mancuso's clients include construction companies, agricultural businesses, retail chains, and professional services firms across Western Australia.
Hocker specialises in property law and agricultural matters with particular expertise in rural and remote WA real estate. With a background in farming law and an intimate knowledge of the Goldfields and Wheatbelt regions, Hocker provides unparalleled advice on property transactions, pastoral leases, and agribusiness legal matters.
Hocker is a trusted adviser to farming families and agribusinesses navigating succession, land acquisition, and water rights across regional WA.
James has dedicated his legal career to helping individuals and families protect their legacies through careful estate planning. Over 12 years, he has drafted thousands of wills, powers of attorney, and estate plans for clients across regional and metropolitan Western Australia.
James also represents executors and beneficiaries in contested estate matters and has particular expertise in superannuation death benefit disputes and family provision claims.
Sverre brings a distinctive international perspective to OutbackLaw, having practised law in Norway and across the Asia-Pacific region before settling in Western Australia. He specialises in cross-border commercial transactions, international contract disputes, and advising foreign investors on Australian legal requirements.
Sverre is multilingual and regularly acts for Scandinavian and European clients with Australian business interests, particularly in the resources sector.
We are always interested in hearing from talented legal professionals who share our commitment to excellence and our passion for regional Western Australian communities.
OutbackLaw offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment with genuine opportunities for career development, meaningful client work, and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.
We take two graduates each year into our structured 12-month clerkship and graduate program.
Experienced solicitors and barristers who want to build a meaningful regional career are always welcome to enquire.
Working at OutbackLaw has been the most rewarding experience of my legal career. The work is challenging, the clients are genuine, and the team is exceptional.
I came from a big city firm and never looked back. OutbackLaw gives you real responsibility and real results — not just big-city billing hours.