Partner Solicitor
Shuonan is a highly skilled and trusted Partner Lawyer for Family Law and Dispute Resolution and Litigation at Brightstone Legal. With extensive experience managing complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, including the Federal Courts, State Supreme Courts, and District Courts, Shuonan combines legal expertise with a client-focused approach.
Shuonan began his career at an accredited migration specialist firm, before transitioning to a key in-house role for a group of publicly listed companies. There, he gained significant experience in ASIC and ASX compliance and complex corporate transactions. This experience laid the foundation for his later role as an independent business development consultant. After returning to the legal field, Shuonan specialised in litigation and court work.
“ Balancing your rights to provide a pragmatic, commercially-geared solution - we stand attuned with your commercial goals to achieve your desired outcome.”
In Family Law, Shuonan is known for his practical, empathetic approach. He provides strategic guidance in sensitive matters such as property settlements, parenting disputes, and financial agreements. He also has significant experience in handling complex asset division cases and cross-border family law issues, earning him a strong reputation in this field.
When it comes to Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Shuonan takes a strategic, results-driven approach to resolve high-stakes cases. Whether it’s contractual disputes, corporate governance issues, fraud claims, or other complex matters, Shuonan brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. His attention to detail and dedication to the case ensure that clients feel supported throughout the process.
Case Law
- Gan v Xie [2024] NSWDC 456 (http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWDC/2024/456.html)
- 1826672 (Refugee) [2024] AATA 3263 (6 May 2024 (https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/AATA/2024/3263.html)
- Gan v Xie [2023] NSWCA 163 (https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWCA/2023/163.html)
- In the matter of VO Group Australia Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 852 (https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2023/852.html)
- Bei & Foong [2022] FedCFamC2F 655 (https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC2F/2022/655.html)
- Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police v Peng [2022] QDC 211 (http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QDC/2022/211.pdf)
- Zhou v Li [2021] NSWSC 527 (https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2021/527.html)
- Huang v Union Standard International Group Pty Ltd [2020] NSWSC 400 (https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2020/400.html)
- Fu (Migration) [2018] AATA 733 (13 March 2018) (http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/AATA/2018/733.html)
- KHAN (Migration) [2017] AATA 1478 (23 August 2017) (http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/AATA/2017/1478.html)
Admissions
High Court of Australia
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Education
LL.B., University of Sydney
B.Ec, University of Sydney
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