Lesley McDonnell

Special Counsel and NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist, Wills and Estates
Lesley McDonnell

Lesley McDonnell is Special Counsel in our wills and estates team and a Law Society of NSW accredited specialist in wills and estates. She helps clients navigate significant life events with clarity and care, providing practical solutions to complex legal issues.

Lesley takes a calm, considered approach to sensitive and often emotionally charged matters, and is committed to understanding each client’s circumstances so they can make informed decisions with confidence.

Areas of practice

Qualifications and memberships

  • Law Society of NSW Accredited Specialist, wills and estates

To arrange an appointment with Lesley, get in touch.

Trusted advice when it matters most, delivered with compassion, integrity and practical expertise.

Lesley in five words

empathetic, dedicated, strategic, diligent, trustworthy.

What clients value

her calm, practical and compassionate approach, and her commitment to outcomes that help them move forward with peace of mind.

Strategic legal guidance when it matters most.

We start with a confidential conversation. There is no jargon and no pressure, just a clear sense of your options and what we would do next.

Latest insights

Expert perspectives, practical guidance and insights.

Wills, Estates & Trusts
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Why cutting corners on your Will can lead to costly estate litigation

Attempting to save money on a Will can expose an estate to far greater cost later. A recent New South Wales Supreme Court decision illustrates how informal testamentary documents can…
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The AML Act and You

The Anti- Money Laundering and Counter- Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (“AML Act”), sets out the checks, questions and processes that will soon be implemented to prevent criminals from using…
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Unicomb v Blais [2024] NSWSC 903 - Harman Undertaking

Purpose To distil the key practical principles from Unicomb v Blais regarding when the Harman undertaking (implied obligation) applies to affidavits and when parties may use such material in subsequent…