About Us
Pearson Emerson Family Lawyers has consistently been recognised as a First Tier Family Law firm in New South Wales and Australia. Whilst we are based in Sydney, we provide advice and representation across Australia, wherever you are located.
Pearson Emerson Family Lawyers has consistently been recognised as a First Tier family law firm in New South Wales and Australia. We provide advice and representation for clients across Australia.
We pride ourselves on providing smart, commercial solutions to your family law issues.
We have ten lawyers accredited as family law specialists by the Law Society of New South Wales at our firm. Three of our partners are Fellows of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (formerly International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers). A number of our partners have also been recognised in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide to the Australian legal profession.
Susan Pearson and Sheridan Emerson have been listed as "Pre-eminent" Sydney family law practitioners. They have also been recognised as "Leading" and "Pre-eminent" practitioners Australia-wide and as “Pre-eminent” practitioners for High Value and Complex Property Matters within New South Wales.
Elizabeth Bedford has been recognised as a recommended family lawyer within Sydney and also named as a leading lawyer for Parenting and Children’s matters in New South Wales.
Heidi Menkes has been recognised as a recommended family lawyer within Sydney.
Rebecca Gilbert has been recognised as a recommended lawyer for Parenting and Children’s matters in New South Wales.
Sarah Yigit has been recognised as a "Rising Star" .
