Associates
Matthew Tenace
Solicitor
Professional Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) (UTS)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Deakin)
Master of Commerce (Accounting) (USyd)
Bachelor of Business (Accounting/Economics) (CSU)
Chartered Accountant (CA) CAANZ
Principal Areas of Practice
Banking & Finance
Commercial and Business Law
Independent Legal Advice
Guarantor Advice
Employment History and Experience
Matt joins Independent Legal as a solicitor, however Matt has extensive experience in commercial banking & finance having worked for some of largest financial institutions in Australia, including Westpac Group, Commonwealth Bank, GE Commercial and Chartered Accounting firm Hall Chadwick. Matt completed his Professional Legal training at Independent Legal and was admitted to practice law in 2015.
Rose Wilson
Solicitor
Professional Qualifications
Diploma-in-Law Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) (in association with University of Sydney, Law Extension Committee)
Macquarie University (Modern History / Philosophy)
Date of Admission
February 2016
Principal Areas of Practice
Banking & Finance
Commercial and Business Law
Independent Legal Advice
Guarantor Advice
Kaesha Grauaug
Solicitor
Professional Qualifications
College of Law, Diploma of Practical Legal Training
Macquarie University, Bachelor of Social Sciences and Law, Major in Criminology
Date of Admission
• November 2022
Principal Areas of Practice
Banking & Finance
Commercial and Business Law
Litigation support
DEMI FARAH
Solicitor
Professional Qualifications
The University of Technology Sydney (Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws)
The University of New South Wales (Master of Laws)
Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice
Date of Admission
• November 2023
Principal Areas of Practice
Banking and Finance
Business, Commercial and Corporate Law
Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support
Equity and Trusts
Insolvency Law
Real Property
Experience
Demi was admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales in 2023 and has gained experience across all areas of law, having appeared in both Federal and state courts. Demi has a developing specialisation in corporate, commercial and taxation law, with a particular focus on working in the commercial disputes team at Independent Legal. In this role, Demi provides comprehensive and strategic advice to resolve complex legal disputes.
Joel Savage
Solicitor
Professional Qualifications
Macquarie University, Bachelor of Law, Major in Corporate and Commercial Law
College of Law, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Date of Admission
March 2021
Principal Areas of Practice
Banking & Finance
Commercial and Business Law
Independent Legal Advice.
Karen Roth
Office Manager
Principal Areas of Responsibility
Office and Trust Accounts
Staffing and Office Management
Karen’s experience
Karen has 5 years experience in legal office management and prior to that was a commercial banker for over 20 years.
Email: kroth@independentlegal.com.au
Direct: 0459 555 477
Independent Legal
Level 4, 6 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000
PO Box R1519, Royal Exchange NSW 1225
02 8599 1831