Family + Agribusiness + Commercial + Estate Planning

Melissa Hill is a Senior Associate who assists clients primarily with family law matters but also advises in the estate planning and commercial areas.

The commercial background that Melissa brings to the family law team allows her to give holistic advice with a sound understanding of the commercial implications of a relationship breakdown.

With more than ten years’ experience at Fox and Thomas and having grown up in Inverell, Melissa understands the unique legal and operational challenges faced by individuals and businesses operating in the agribusiness sector and those providing services in regional areas.

She has advised clients across matters including:

Complex and emotionally difficult family law matters including high value property settlements, parenting plans and spousal support.
Rural agreements including leases, sharefarming and similar agribusiness documents
Complex succession planning and estate planning matters aimed at protecting family owned businesses and providing clear, bright futures for multiple generations involved
Melissa enjoys raising her young family and working in the supportive, innovative and inspiring community in Goondiwindi. Melissa has lived locally for the past ten years.

Melissa holds multiple qualifications including a Bachelor of Applies Science, Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and a Masters of Law (Legal Practice) with Merit.