Team B&R

Meet our team

We’re a tight-knit, multi-disciplinary team of lawyers, legal executives, accountants and software developers.  We’re also passionate community leaders, sportspeople, podcasters, musicians, parents… and proud that these interests inform our professional lives.

Legal Practitioner Director
Michael, a seasoned lawyer in Western Australia since 1997, specialises in succession and property law. Having served as a general legal practitioner for over 15 years, Michael represented clients in various matters, both in and out of court and……
Legal Practitioner Director
Nigel leads the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution team and has experience in a wide variety of litigation matters including deceased estate litigation, family provision claims, contractual and construction disputes, trust and property matters. Nigel has an instinctive ability……
Legal Practitioner Director
Lucy leads our non-contentious Wills and estates team to provide easy to understand succession and estate administration advice. As well as practising law, she brings together people, technology and processes to design and deliver our innovative legal services. Lucy,……
Associate
Angus joined the team in 2018 as part of the firm’s law cadetship program while studying his juris doctor. He subsequently graduated from UWA with a juris doctor in 2021 and was admitted as a lawyer in April 2022…….
Legal Executive
Bea joined Birman & Ride in 2023 as part of the firm’s law cadetship program. Having previously spent time in commercial law, family law, and at community legal centres, she is equipped with a diverse skill set, enabling her……
Software development manager
As a highly qualified Software Engineer with a decade-long tenure in commercial software development, Bradley brings his expertise to ContactsLaw Practice Management Software (CPMS) Pty Ltd. Engaged in diverse projects, including the flagship product ContactsLaw, currently implemented at prestigious……
Paralegal
Chris is an integral member of Flat Rate Settlements, working alongside Laura with a focus on real estate settlements in Western Australia. His responsibilities include managing legal property transfers, collaborating with clients and banks, and overseeing the signing and……
Marketing Coordinator
As the Marketing Coordinator at Birman & Ride, Christie brings a dynamic blend of creativity and strategic acumen to our digital presence. With a passion for leveraging social media platforms to enhance brand visibility and engage with diverse audiences,……
Office Administrator
Isla Bunnage serves as the dedicated Office Administrator, weaving organizational efficiency into the fabric of our daily operations. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for seamless office management, Isla ensures that the gears of our legal……
Practice Manager
Jasmine, our astute Practice Manager, is the backbone of our law firm, seamlessly steering diverse responsibilities with finesse. Her extensive skill set spans financial administration, encompassing bookkeeping, tenant billing, and reconciliations, contributing significantly to sound financial management. With a……
Settlements team leader
Laura has rapidly ascended to become a highly regarded property conveyancer in Western Australia, thanks to her unwavering commitment to real estate settlements and her inherent administrative and analytical prowess. As the team leader at Flat Rate Settlements, she……
Paralegal
Maya joined Birman & Ride in 2023 as part of the firm’s law cadetship program and acts as the first point of contact for many of our clients. She oversees new business enquiries through phone and email, for Probate,……
Lawyer
Sean is a dedicated lawyer within the wills and probate team, specialising in guiding individuals through the intricacies of legal matters such as wills, powers of attorney, and powers of guardianship. In the realm of estate planning, Sean offers……