Neil Matthews — Principal
Neil’s extensive legal career spans over 40 years and includes significant experience with two of the country’s top-tier law firms, and a partnership in the property division of a leading multinational law firm. Neil has extensive expertise in all areas of property, commercial and estate-related legal practice and has earned a reputation among clients and fellow lawyers as one of Sydney’s leading property and commercial law experts.
Neil’s superior knowledge, technical skills and commercial acumen allow him to assess his clients’ needs quickly and identify and implement concise, effective solutions. He is the trusted legal adviser to a far reaching network of sophisticated public and private clients.
Neil holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney.
E: nmatthews@matthewsdalton.com.au
Chris Dalton — Principal
Chris is an experienced and well rounded corporate and commercial lawyer with considerable transactional experience at two of the nation’s leading top-tier firms.
In addition to negotiating complex commercial transactions, he advises on a number of litigious and non-litigious disputes.
He works closely with a panel of experienced advisers and barristers and has developed a diverse client base which includes technology companies, investment houses, entrepreneurs, large scale developers, major private property owners, listed entities and high net worth individuals.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Public Policy (with Distinction) from the University of Edinburgh. He is a Notary Public and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
E: cdalton@matthewsdalton.com.au
Peggy Wu — Senior Lawyer
Peggy is an experienced property lawyer and has expertise in residential and commercial conveyancing, leasing and general property matters.
Before joining Matthews Dalton Lawyers, Peggy specialised in retail leasing and acted for Scentre Group (Owner and Operator of Westfield in Australia and New Zealand). Prior to that, Peggy worked as a property lawyer at a boutique firm and obtained extensive experience in all areas of property transactions.
Peggy holds a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering and a Juris Doctor from the University of New South Wales.
Peggy is a native Mandarin speaker and has extensive experience in acting for foreign investors.
E: pwu@matthewsdalton.com.au
Merisa Raic — Senior Lawyer
Merisa is an experienced property, estates and commercial lawyer.
She has acted for private clients, small, medium and large-scale property developers on all aspects of commercial and residential property transactions including large strata subdivisions and developments.
She frequently acts for vendors and purchasers on sales and acquisitions of commercial and residential property and act in property related disputes.
Merisa also negotiates leases, licences, incentive agreements and acts on all aspects of estate planning, compliance and privacy law matters.
She is a fluent Croatian speaker.
E: mraic@matthewsdalton.com.au
Mark Cerne — Lawyer
Mark is an astute and highly experienced commercial litigator with extensive knowledge of commercial problem solving and dispute resolution.
Originally from Victoria, Mark was a panel mediator of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal before entering private practice. His clients value his insights and skills across intellectual property, contractual and real property disputes in the Supreme Courts of NSW and Victoria and the Federal Court of Australia.
E: mcerne@matthewsdalton.com.au
Mayank Sharma — Lawyer
Mayank Sharma is a dedicated solicitor and specialises in property law, wills and estates and commercial litigation. Mayank’s expertise includes advising clients on property transactions, estate planning and litigation (including family provision claims) and complex commercial disputes. He is skilled at negotiating commercial settlements and representing clients in court proceedings, mediations and arbitrations. With an international background in commerce and law, Mayank is well rounded and adept at serving clients with multifaceted needs across various jurisdictions. He is known for his attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to handle intricate legal matters across various jurisdictions. Mayank is committed to providing clear, practical advice to his clients and achieving optimal outcomes in their legal matters.
Mayank holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Sydney.
E: msharma@matthewsdalton.com.au
Kristen Roy — Lawyer
Kristen is a skilled corporate and commercial lawyer. She practised as a solicitor in international environmental and human rights litigation with a top tier UK firm for over a decade, representing communities in two of the world’s largest class actions involving oil spills and toxic waste dumps in West Africa.
Since returning to Australia she has held management roles in the energy and water sectors with a key focus on stakeholder engagement, project management and regulatory compliance for large-scale development projects.
Kristen holds a Bachelor of Laws from Trinity College Dublin and a Masters in International and Human Rights Law from University College London. She was called to the Bar of UK and Wales in 2011. She is a fluent French speaker.
E: kroy@matthewsdalton.com.au
Sophie Wu — Accounting Manager
Sophie is the firm’s Accounting Manager and has more than 20 years’ experience in accounting and taxation.
Before joining Matthews Dalton Lawyers, Sophie worked at a similar sized law firm, also as the accounting manager. Prior to that, she worked as a registered tax practitioner, company accountant and finance manager for various small to medium sized companies. Sophie’s expertise includes trust accounting compliance.
Sophie is a member of the Institute of Public Accountants and was an accredited trust account auditor with the Law Society of New South Wales.
Sophie is a fluent Mandarin and Cantonese speaker and assists with a number of matters involving foreign clients.
E: swu@matthewssolicitors.com.au
Neil Matthews — Principal
Neil’s extensive legal career spans over 40 years and includes significant experience with two of the country’s top-tier law firms, and a partnership in the property division of a leading multinational law firm. Neil has extensive expertise in all areas of property, commercial and estate-related legal practice and has earned a reputation among clients and fellow lawyers as one of Sydney’s leading property and commercial law experts.
Neil’s superior knowledge, technical skills and commercial acumen allow him to assess his clients’ needs quickly and identify and implement concise, effective solutions. He is the trusted legal adviser to a far reaching network of sophisticated public and private clients.
Neil holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney.
Chris Dalton — Principal
Chris is an experienced and well rounded corporate and commercial lawyer with considerable transactional experience at two of the nation’s leading top-tier firms.
In addition to negotiating complex commercial transactions, he advises on a number of litigious and non-litigious disputes.
He works closely with a panel of experienced advisers and barristers and has developed a diverse client base which includes technology companies, investment houses, entrepreneurs, large scale developers, major private property owners, listed entities and high net worth individuals.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Public Policy (with Distinction) from the University of Edinburgh. He is a Notary Public and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Peggy Wu — Senior Lawyer
Peggy is an experienced property lawyer and has expertise in residential and commercial conveyancing, leasing and general property matters.
Before joining Matthews Dalton Lawyers, Peggy specialised in retail leasing and acted for Scentre Group (Owner and Operator of Westfield in Australia and New Zealand). Prior to that, Peggy worked as a property lawyer at a boutique firm and obtained extensive experience in all areas of property transactions.
Peggy holds a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering and a Juris Doctor from the University of New South Wales.
Peggy is a native Mandarin speaker and has extensive experience in acting for foreign investors.
Merisa Raic — Senior Lawyer
Merisa is an experienced property, estates and commercial lawyer.
She has acted for private clients, small, medium and large-scale property developers on all aspects of commercial and residential property transactions including large strata subdivisions and developments.
She frequently acts for vendors and purchasers on sales and acquisitions of commercial and residential property and act in property related disputes.
Merisa also negotiates leases, licences, incentive agreements and acts on all aspects of estate planning, compliance and privacy law matters.
She is a fluent Croatian speaker.
Mark Cerne — Lawyer
Mark is an astute and highly experienced commercial litigator with extensive knowledge of commercial problem solving and dispute resolution.
Originally from Victoria, Mark was a panel mediator of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal before entering private practice. His clients value his insights and skills across intellectual property, contractual and real property disputes in the Supreme Courts of NSW and Victoria and the Federal Court of Australia.
Mayank Sharma — Lawyer
Mayank Sharma is a dedicated solicitor and specialises in property law, wills and estates and commercial litigation. Mayank’s expertise includes advising clients on property transactions, estate planning and litigation (including family provision claims) and complex commercial disputes. He is skilled at negotiating commercial settlements and representing clients in court proceedings, mediations and arbitrations. With an international background in commerce and law, Mayank is well rounded and adept at serving clients with multifaceted needs across various jurisdictions. He is known for his attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to handle intricate legal matters across various jurisdictions. Mayank is committed to providing clear, practical advice to his clients and achieving optimal outcomes in their legal matters.
Mayank holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Sydney.
Kristen Roy — Lawyer
Kristen is a skilled corporate and commercial lawyer. She practised as a solicitor in international environmental and human rights litigation with a top tier UK firm for over a decade, representing communities in two of the world’s largest class actions involving oil spills and toxic waste dumps in West Africa.
Since returning to Australia she has held management roles in the energy and water sectors with a key focus on stakeholder engagement, project management and regulatory compliance for large-scale development projects.
Kristen holds a Bachelor of Laws from Trinity College Dublin and a Masters in International and Human Rights Law from University College London. She was called to the Bar of UK and Wales in 2011. She is a fluent French speaker.
Sophie Wu — Accounting Manager
Sophie is the firm’s Accounting Manager and has more than 20 years’ experience in accounting and taxation.
Before joining Matthews Dalton Lawyers, Sophie worked at a similar sized law firm, also as the accounting manager. Prior to that, she worked as a registered tax practitioner, company accountant and finance manager for various small to medium sized companies. Sophie’s expertise includes trust accounting compliance.
Sophie is a member of the Institute of Public Accountants and was an accredited trust account auditor with the Law Society of New South Wales.
Sophie is a fluent Mandarin and Cantonese speaker and assists with a number of matters involving foreign clients.