STEELE+CO - Key Persons


Andrew Dunshea

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Solicitor
Andrew practises in all areas across the firm, including property & conveyancing, business sales & restructuring, leasing & commercial, and estate litigation. He has a particular interest in small business, and enjoys assisting clients to find solutions to complex issues and challenges in their business. Whether your challenge is a business restructure, a dispute, an employment matter, debt collection or compliance with legislation, Andrew will do everything possible to bring about a successful outcome.

Chris Cooney

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
  • Specialist in Property Law
Chris is an accredited specialist in Property Law and Wills & Estates. Chris has been a practising solicitor since admission in 1977. He is a member of the Law Society of NSW Speakers Bureau and has delivered numerous addresses to public gatherings, commercial entities and not-for-profit organisations. His areas of practice are Wills & Estates Law, Property Law and Commercial Law.

Claire Bryant

Job Titles:
  • Key Staff Member of Steele & Co
  • Paralegal
Claire is a key staff member of Steele & Co providing input and paralegal support for our solicitors and conveyancers in a variety of matters. Claire is passionate about client service and ensures our clients receive updates and information when required and assists our clients navigate through each step of their matter.

Denice Morrissey

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Denice works in our Conveyancing Team, and is responsible for the preparation of conveyancing specific documents relating to property sale matters. She liaises with banks and agents to ensure a smooth and timely transaction. Denice enjoys dealing directly with clients, keeping them updated on the progress of their matter and assisting them to achieve the best possible outcome.

Donna Hope

Job Titles:
  • Client Relationships Manager
Donna deals directly with clients to provide updates and feedback on their matter, ensuring the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. She leads our Administrative Team in providing strong support in all areas of the practice, as well as assisting others within the office in research and making enquiries to assist in the smooth handling of matters.

Emily Hall

Job Titles:
  • Key Contributor
  • Paralegal
Emily is a key contributor to our conveyancing matters, and is primarily responsible for preparing all documents for settlement as well as liaising with clients, agents, solicitors and mortgagees. She enjoys meeting new clients, and offering assistance where possible to help make the purchasing process a positive and stress-free one. Emily always works to ensure necessary timeframes are achieved so she can deliver the congratulatory good news to clients upon settlement of their property.

Erin Richards

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Erin works closely with our solicitors on all estate adminstration and family law matters. She is an integral member of the team, liasing with various parties. Erin also stays in touch with our clients to keep them updated on the progress of their matters.

Faith Watson

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Faith is an integral part of the team. She works closely with our solicitors and conveyancers across all areas of the firm, specifically property and commercial law including conveyancing and the purchase and sale of businesses. Faith corresponds with all necessary parties to each transaction to keep them updated on the progress of their matters.

Joanne Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist
Jo is a valued member of our administrative team, and provides support across a range of areas in the business. She is responsible for managing phones and reception, as well as opening new client matters. Jo also maintains the Steele+Co safe custody of wills, deeds and documents, ensuring they are kept secure on behalf of our clients.

Kate Jameson

Job Titles:
  • Licenced Conveyancer
As a Licensed Conveyancer at Steele+Co, Kate enjoys assisting clients in the resolution of property related matters. Kate's experience and methodical approach to research enables her to provide clear explanations to clients - easing your mind and reducing anxiety. Kate has a keen interest in Old Systems Title transactions, and offers valuable support to other members of the team in all property matters.

Lisa McLoughlan

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
Lisa advises in a broad range of family and civil law matters, including wills and estates, commercial, property, business transactions and disputes. She enjoys the challenge of working with complex matters which often require an outcome that is outside the square. Lisa is committed to working collaboratively with the team at Steele+Co to deliver a timely and quality service for clients.

Melissa Cuttiford

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Melissa provides paralegal support to our solicitors and conveyancers across all areas of the firm, in particular conveyancing, litigation and commercial law. She is a key member of the team, corresponding and liaising with our clients and with various other parties to their matters.

Melissa Hodges

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
Melissa practices in the areas of commercial, property and estate administration law. She enjoys staying in touch with clients to keep them informed about the progress of their matters, and liases with various parties including other side solicitors, banks and other institutions as part of her work. Melissa values her role as an advocate and professional support for clients during times of change, challenge or growth.

Ryan Cooney

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Solicitor
Ryan's focus is on all property related matters, from conveyancing through to subdivisions and complex developments, commercial leasing, as well as small business transactions, wills & estate planning. He enjoys working closely with clients, and believes accessibility and responsiveness is critical to business success. Ryan has assisted many clients increase their wealth through the acquisition and development of property, and has significant experience in dealing with clients buying or selling or establishing their own business.

Sandra Doueihi

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
Sandra believes that efficiency and timely workflow is critical in achieving results.

Tammy Hennessy

Job Titles:
  • Licenced Conveyancer
Tammy provides direction to clients on their conveyancing matters from start to finish, and is an integral member of the Steele+Co Property Team. She believes that clear and early communication with clients is key to achieving efficient results. Tammy's work approach is friendly, and she speaks in plain English to ensure that information is understood by everyone involved and that required deadlines are met.