Meet the Team
When you need legal assistance, it's important to work with a solicitor you can trust. At our practice in Berri, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality legal services with integrity and transparency. We understand that not everyone is able to come into our office, so we offer home and hospital appointments at your convenience. If you're looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, and trustworthy solicitor, we welcome you to discuss your legal matters with us.
John Levy
Director - Solicitor
Amassing over 30 years of experience within the field of commercial, corporate and tax matters involving the provision of legal advice to private and public companies, high net worth individual and other SME clients and also for clients in the not-for-profit sector. John has had extensive experience in acting for a range of clients in the wine and agricultural industries.
Talia Begley
Director - Solicitor
A practitioner with over 22 years of experience, Talia’s commercial expertise is broad. Talia works closely with the accounting industry and other trusted advisors to deliver a 'whole of business' legal service to clients in a broad range of industries including property, medical, the retirement sector and not-for-profit clients. Of note are Talia's skilled commercial transactions which incorporate the structuring and restructuring of businesses in a tax- effective manner, mergers and acquisitions; sales and divestments.
Nathaniel Nguyen
Director - Solicitor
Possessing a broad range of legal experience and expertise across the expanse of commercial and property law, Nathaniel primarily counsels SMEs, exacting particular focus on organisations within the niche sectors of pharmacy and healthcare. Nathaniel delivers commercial outcomes for his clients with a no fuss and easy-to-understand approach and manner.
Sheena Vagg
Solicitor
With 11 years of experience working in several fields of law, Sheena has experience in Family Law and Transfers, Wills and Estates, Criminal Law, Conveyancing and Employment Law.
Sheena enjoys working with clients to provide concise, timely and considered advice. Sheena is a dedicated solicitor who places importance on the potential to resolve a matter at its earliest stage.
Roxanne Gillespie
Solicitor
Working at the District Court of South Australia for three years before moving back to her hometown of Berri in 2021, Roxanne now works in conveyancing matters including sales and purchases, land division and subdivisions.
She looks forward to expanding her knowledge and moving into further areas including Estate Planning and Succession.
Kathy Rosenthal
Practice Manager
Kathy has over 49 years' experience in the legal industry. Her current varied role includes the day-to-day running of the firm including financial management, staff recruiting and HR management, planning and marketing, information management, streamlining processes to ensure best practice and compliance and providing day- to-day guidance to staff relating to their duties and responsibilities.
Sue Coden
Paralegal
Sue has worked as a clerk and legal secretary in the Riverland for almost 42 years.
Throughout her time in legal support she has worked in many areas of the law and currently as a paralegal specialising primarily in Wills and Power of Attorney, Probate and a predominant part of Estate Administration.
Simone Gunn
Paralegal
Simone has had experience as a legal secretary with Adelaide legal firms prior to moving to the Riverland.
She has 37 years' experience in the legal industry and has worked in a variety of
legal roles as a paralegal. Simone is
involved in general Commercial Law, Leasing Documentation, Probate and Estate Administration.
Helen Pedler
Administration Clerk
With over 12 years’ experience as a legal administration clerk Helen has held a variety of roles within our firm.
Helen is an all-rounder and assists in filling in where required and maintaining client files and documents, Trust accounting, reception and general support work.
Merridy Rady
Receptionist - Administration Clerk
With a solid knowledge of Riverland clients, Merridy is our receptionist and will greet you in person and on the telephone to assist you with your first inquiry.
Merridy's role as support clerk has her maintaining client files and documents and assists our various staff in many areas.
Cindy Kassebaum
Conveyancing Clerk
Cindy has over 27 years' experience in administrative roles and undertakes an active role in general office administration and reception.
In 2021, Cindy commenced training as a conveyancing clerk.
