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Liam Loader Named Regional / Suburban Lawyer of the Year at the 2026 Australian Law Awards

July 31, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that our Associate, Liam Loader, has been named Regional / Suburban Lawyer of the Year at the 2026 Australian Law Awards, held last night, 30 July, at The Star, Sydney. The win recognises Liam’s outstanding contribution to the profession and to the clients…

From Support Role to Associate Director: Celebrating Kayla Nielsen’s Remarkable Rise

July 29, 2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that Kayla Nielsen has been promoted to Senior Associate and Associate Director at Conditsis Lawyers, recognising her exceptional progression, leadership and contribution to our Criminal Law practice. Kayla, who leads our Newcastle Criminal Law team, has achieved this double promotion after just four…

Celebrating Don Henderson’s 50 years in local law

July 23, 2026

We are proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone in the career of solicitor Don Henderson, who marks 50 years of service in the local legal profession this July. Don began his legal career in 1976 with respected local solicitor Ron Tesoriero, whom he later joined in partnership. It…

Dual Finalist Honours in the Australian Law Awards

June 26, 2026

We are incredibly proud to share that we have once again been recognised nationally, with Conditsis Lawyers and one of our solicitors named finalists in the 26th Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards. This year, our firm has been named a finalist in the Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the…

Outstanding outcome secured in complex involuntariness defence

June 19, 2026

When an elderly client was charged with the attempted murder of her husband of more than four decades, to some, the case against her would have appeared overwhelming. That’s because she made admissions of wanting to kill him to triple-0 operators, to police at the scene, and again…

Successful Urgent Recovery of Child Following Unilateral Relocation

June 17, 2026

Tegan Holroyd recently acted for a client in an urgent parenting matter. Without our client’s consent and despite their repeated objections both verbally and in correspondence from our office, the other parent made the decision to relocate the child a considerable distance away and made changes to the…

Outstanding Outcome in Serious Criminal Matter Results in NO Conviction and NO Custody

May 11, 2026

Our client pleaded guilty to sexual offences carrying up to 10 years’ imprisonment. Through early strategic negotiations highlighting the comparative immaturity of the young adult offender [18] with the 15 year old child and other unique facts surrounding the offending, Manny Conditsis & Kayla Nielsen secured the prosecution…

Charges Dismissed, Costs Recovered, and Career Protected

May 11, 2026

Our client came to us in an extremely distressing situation after contacting police as the victim of an assault. They instead found themselves charged with domestic violence offences. Each charge carried a maximum penalty of up to two years imprisonment. Beyond the immediate legal consequences, the stakes were…

Strengthening Community Connections: Conditsis Lawyers at the Central Coast Community Legal Centre

January 27, 2026

Last week, Ryan, Francis, Liam and Bryce from our team, attended the Central Coast Community Legal Centre (CCCLC) to reconnect, share insights and strengthen our relationship with this vital community service. The visit was an informal meet-and-greet, providing an opportunity to introduce Conditsis Lawyers, build rapport with current…

Understanding Motor Vehicle Accident Claims After a Crash in NSW

January 16, 2026

A motor vehicle accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. Along with physical injuries, many people face uncertainty about medical treatment, time away from work and how they will manage financially. In New South Wales, the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme exists to support people…

Celebrations and Conflict: Why Domestic Violence Rises Over Public Holidays

December 16, 2025

Public holidays are meant to be a time for rest, celebration and connection. But according to the report released by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), these days can also be some of the most dangerous of the year — particularly within the home. The…

Inspiring the next generation: BWSC Year 8 students visit Conditsis Lawyers

December 9, 2025

Earlier last week, we were delighted to welcome nine Year 8 students from Brisbane Water Secondary College to our Gosford office as part of their Legal Studies excursion. Accompanied by two of their teachers, the students spent the morning deepening their understanding of the justice system – including…