Matthew Ilgoutz
(he/him)
PRINCIPAL LAWYER
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Matthew began his legal career in 2016 and works exclusively in Family Law.
Matthew delivers straightforward advice and gently guides clients through a highly emotional time. He enjoys personally appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in Melbourne, and the Magistrates Court of Victoria. Matthew takes a pragmatic approach to negotiations, and prides himself on getting the job done.
In his downtime, Matthew enjoys furthering his German language skills, and going for a swim in the bay.
Joanne Perugini
(she/her)
PRINCIPAL LAWYER
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Joanne has dedicated her legal career exclusively to Family Law, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Forward team.
Joanne’s clients appreciate her attentive nature and the tailored advice she offers, ensuring that they feel heard and valued throughout the legal process. She is unwavering in her pursuit of the best possible outcomes, whether negotiating settlements or representing clients in court.
Whether you are facing a separation, need assistance with a parenting or property issue, or require comprehensive Family Law advice, Joanne is here to guide you every step of the way.
Grace Jurdukian
(she/her)
PARALEGAL
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Grace is a dedicated paralegal, currently studying a Bachelor of Laws and Criminology, with a keen interest in Family Law. Grace works closely with the team at Forward Family Law to assist her colleagues and clients in any way she can.
Known for her organised approach and excellent communication skills, Grace ensures each client feels supported and informed at every stage of their matter. Grace has excellent attention to detail and through working alongside the team at Forward, is consistently developing her skills in the legal profession.
Outside of work and study, Grace enjoys spending time with friends, family and travelling to new places.
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Karen Kennedy
(she/her)
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
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Karen is the go-to person for all things accounts at Forward and an invaluable member of our team.
Karen takes pride in delivering full-service accounts management, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. This allows the rest of the Forward team to stay fully focused on supporting our clients.
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Lee Bonney
(she/her)
LEGAL BOOKKEEPER
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Lee is our day-to-day accounts support, and is another invaluable part of our team.
Lee’s background is in legal practice management and brings a wealth of knowledge to our operations.
