Our Brands
AFL is a house of brands, including some of the most powerful brands in legal services in Australia. These brands are known in their localities for the strength and quality of their service, the depth and experience of their people and their share of market.
A national legal group committed to innovation and support.
We understand the journey to legal firm ownership can be challenging. That’s why the AF Legal Group has created the Owner/Operator Partnership Model, designed to help you achieve your aspirations with the backing of a strong national network.
This initiative has been shaped by a diverse group of professionals—from entrepreneurs to career lawyers—who are dedicated to creating meaningful solutions. With the AFL Owner/Operator Partnership Model, you’ll have a supportive team of experienced partners alongside you, making this journey a shared one.
Offices
Over 25000 Australians helped
Our Growth Story
Uniquely Positioned
As the largest specialist family law and private client firm in Australia
Industry Recognised
Nominated for “Law firm Firm of the Year in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023”
National Footprint
Australia-wide presence with an office in every mainland state
ASX Listed
Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on 19 June 2019
Strong Team
With over 100 staff in Australia and offshore across 19 offices
Market Leader
Reaching over 25,000 Australians a year
Our Team
Unlike private law firms AFL is governed by a Board of Independent and Executive Directors, bringing together some of the leading governance talent in professional services in Australia. Our Board and leadership team includes:
Rick Dennis
Rick is an experienced company director currently serving on the boards of several ASX-listed companies and is an Advisory Board member of Australian Super in Queensland.
Dr Sarah Kelly
Sarah is an Associate Professor in Law and Marketing at the University of Queensland, an experienced commercial lawyer and a non-executive director across the sport, tourism, technology, and professional services sectors.
Peter Johns
Peter is the founder and Portfolio Manager at Westferry Investment Group which is a major shareholder of AF Legal. Prior to his current role Peter practised as a lawyer for 14 years in Australia and the UK.
Grant Dearlove
For 28 years Grant has been a lawyer and company director owning, leading and growing companies at C-suite level combining strategic business, investment and legal competencies.
Stace Boardman
Stace is a CPA with over 20 years’ of operations experience. She has worked with national and international senior and executive management across a number of industry sectors, 12 of those years within law firms.
Chris McFadden
Chris has over 30 years of experience in senior finance roles including 20+ at CFO level, in market leading organisations covering the services, retail and distribution sectors.
