Mark Davies

Lawyer & Mediator

Davies & Co Lawyers was established by its principal, Mark Davies, to create an enduring, preeminent law firm in Perth, Western Australia with a focus on providing premium legal advice and representation as well as mediation and family dispute resolution services to its clients.

Mark completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Leeds in England. In 2009, he emigrated to Australia and completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Western Australia.

Mark is admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of Australia and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. He is a member of the Law Society of Western Australia , the Law Society of England and Wales and the Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia.

Mark is also an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner , a Nationally Accredited Mediator and a member of the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators.

In his capacity as a Family Lawyer, Mark is a member of the Family Law Panel , Dispute Resolution Panel and Restraining Order Panel of Legal Aid Western Australia.

In his capacity as a Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Mark sits as a Chairperson at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit of Legal Aid Western Australia (children matters and property settlement).

Emily Fanderlinden

Lawyer

Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University in 2018.

On completion of her law degree, Emily worked at a boutique family law firm in Perth.

Emily was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in July 2019 and joined Davies & Co Lawyers in June 2021.

Emily is a member of the Law Society of Western Australia. She practices in all areas of family law but has a particular interest in parenting disputes.

Ishtar Steggall

Legal Assistant

Ishtar graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) from the University of Notre Dame in November 2020.

After completion of her law degree, Ishtar gained practical legal experience by volunteering at the Fremantle Community Legal Centre and Everyday Justice and working at a number of law firms.

Ishtar joined Davies & Co Lawyers in June 2021. She supports Mark Davies and Emily Fanderlinden.

Thea Davies

Office Manager

Thea helped establish Davies & Co Lawyers with Mark Davies. Since that time, she has been the first point of contact for many clients.

Thea has a background in customer relations and administration and is responsible for all office IT, software and systems, accounts and personnel. She also supports Mark Davies.