BUTLER MCINTYRE & BUTLER - Key Persons


Alex Cordova

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Member of the Law Society of Tasmania 's Litigation Committee
  • Member of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (2016) - University of Tasmania Alex is a member of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team and works with clients to ensure that they obtain accurate and timely advice. He prides himself on being able to provide an unbiased view of the merits of a case and guide clients through the complexities of the legal system. Alex is known by his clients for his ability to try to achieve good results without having to commence or litigate matters in Court by way of negotiation. However, Alex appears at the Magistrate Court and Supreme Court of Tasmania on occasion to advocate on his client's matters if required. Will Disputes - Alex has acted for Executors and Plaintiffs on actions challenging the validity of Wills in relation to the deceased's capacity to make a Will, and other capacity issues; Alex is a member of the Law Society of Tasmania's Litigation Committee. Outside work, Alex enjoys spending time with his family, and loves sport. Alex is a keen soccer and tennis player.

Alison Wells

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Member of the Law Council of the Law Society of Tasmania
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (Performance) (1999) - University of Western Sydney Bachelor of Laws (Hons)(2005) - University of Sydney Alison joined Butler McIntyre & Butler in 2007 after commencing her legal career in the litigation division of a large commercial law firm in Sydney. Alison became a Partner at Butler McIntyre & Butler in 2016. Alison is a member of the Law Council of the Law Society of Tasmania and the Law Society's Employment, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Amanda Sinclair

Job Titles:
  • Estate & Probate Clerk
Amanda joined Butler McIntyre & Butler in 1986 and was the indispensable personal assistant to Property and Commercial and Estate and Probate Partner, Gary Grant (now retired) for 31 years. Amanda is an integral part of the Wills & Probate team at Butler McIntyre & Butler. Since 2017, Amanda has been applying her valuable knowledge and experience as the estates and probate clerk. Amanda is committed to giving her clients all the assistance and advice they need to progress through a sometimes difficult time. Having grown up on a Tasmanian farm, Amanda is a country girl at heart. She was educated in Hobart, and now lives here with her husband and two children. Amanda is interested in gardening, cooking, travelling and sewing.

Amelia Hurd

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (2015) - University of Tasmania Bachelor of Arts (2015) - University of Tasmania

Andrew Isles

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
  • Member of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws(2016) - University of Tasmania Bachelor of Business (2016) - University of Tasmania Andrew is a member of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team and assists clients with disputes across a broad range of areas. Andrew has been appointed to The Hutchins School Old Boys Committee. In his spare time Andrew enjoys spending time with his friends and family and playing golf.

Anna Grant

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts / Laws Combined (1996) - University of Tasmania Anna is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Anna served as a Board member of the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation and during her tenure held the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair. Anna remains a member of the Business Development Committee of the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation. Anna is also the University of Tasmania representative on the Board of Legal Education.

Bradley Walsh

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Founding Member of Hamlet Inc
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (2013) - University of Tasmania Bachelor of Business (Accounting 2013) - University of Tasmania Bradley is a founding member of Hamlet Inc., a not-for-profit social enterprise operation in Hobart and has previously been a member of the Southern Young Lawyers' Committee. He is a sports tragic and in his spare time enjoys travelling and the outdoors.

Caitlin Toussaint

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (2019) - Deakin University

Christopher Pearn

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Lawyer
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (2022) - University of Tasmania Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (2023) - University of Tasmania

Courtney Shaw

Job Titles:
  • Lawyer
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (2021) - University of Tasmania Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (2022) - University of Tasmania

Dale Ayres

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (2015) - La Trobe University Bachelor of Economics (2015) - La Trobe University Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (2018) - College of Law Master of Laws (2018) - Monash University Dale joined Butler McIntyre & Butler in 2021. Prior to joining Butler McIntyre & Butler, Dale spent a number of years working as a solicitor in Melbourne, primarily in the area of commercial law. Dale is a current committee member and player for the Hutchins School Old Boys Football Club. In his spare time Dale enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with family and friends.

Damien Geason

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Member of the Litigation
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (1994) - University of Tasmania Bachelor of Arts (1994) - University of Tasmania Damien is an integral member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, practising in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, personal injury and also providing support and expertise to the criminal law team. In addition to appearing in the Supreme Court, Federal Court and Magistrates Court, Damien regularly appears before a variety of tribunals and boards.

Daniel Zeeman

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Member of the Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library Management Committee
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (1990) - University of Tasmania Bachelor of Arts (1992) - University of Tasmania Daniel is past Deputy Chairman of the Parole Board of Tasmania, past president of the Law Society of Tasmania. He is also a former member of the Attorney-General's Civil Disbursement Fund, the Council of the Law Society of Tasmania, the Law Society Continuing Professional Development Committee and a former Legal Aid Commissioner. Daniel is a current member of the Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library Management Committee. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family. He is an avid bike rider and enjoys the challenge of taking extended rides around Hobart.

Dianne Coleman

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager
Qualifications: Diploma of Management (2013) Dianne joined Butler McIntyre & Butler in 2006. Dianne has over twenty years' experience in the legal industry, having worked in a Huon Valley legal firm as the Office Manager before joining Butler McIntyre & Butler as the Practice Manager. In her role, Dianne ensures the effective and efficient operation of the practice and the Mortgage Fund's accounting functions, IT infrastructure and Human Resources. In her spare time, Dianne enjoys cooking, walking and spending time with family. She is also an avid lawn bowls competitor.

Emily Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (2016) - University of Tasmania Bachelor of Arts (2016) - University of Tasmania

Jason Samec

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (1995) - University of Tasmania Bachelor of Commerce (1995) - University of Tasmania

Jessica Miller

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Lawyer
  • Support Staff
Qualifications: Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Laws (2022) - University of Tasmania Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (2023) - University of Tasmania

Kieran Byfield

Job Titles:
  • Lawyer
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (2021) - University of Tasmania Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (2021) - University of Tasmania

Laura Sattler

Job Titles:
  • Conveyancing Clerk
  • News
After graduating from the University of Tasmania with a combined Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Arts, Laura worked as a Conveyancing Clerk at another Hobart law firm for almost 7 years before joining Butler McIntyre & Butler in 2021. Laura has extensive experience in managing all types of conveyancing transactions. She guides her clients through the conveyancing process with helpful advice to ensure that their purchase or sale proceeds as smoothly as possible. In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children along with reading and cooking.

Mathew See

Job Titles:
  • Lawyer
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (2022) - University of Tasmania

Phillip Bellchambers

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Lawyer
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (2022) - University of Tasmania Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (2023) - University of Tasmania

Robert Hudson

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (1981) - University of Tasmania

Ryan Hartigan

Job Titles:
  • Lawyer
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (2015) - University of Tasmania

Shelby Llewellyn

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (2015) - University of Tasmania Bachelor of Arts (2015) - University of Tasmania

Sheryl Chng

Job Titles:
  • Lawyer
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (2019) - University of Tasmania Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (2020) - University of Tasmania

Simon Wilding

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Board Member of the Tasmanian Rugby Union
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws - University of Tasmania Simon has served as a Board member of the Tasmanian Rugby Union, including the role of chair, and is a longstanding member of the University's rugby team.

Sophie Dalwood

Job Titles:
  • Lawyer
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (2018) - University of Tasmania Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (2019) - University of Tasmania

Zoey Dwyer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (2015) - University of Tasmania Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (2018) - University of Tasmania