Farrar Gesini Dunn
About the company
Farrar Gesini Dunn was founded on 1 July 1995 by Denis Farrar, Olivia Gesini and Jim Dunn. The firm has been in business for 30 years. It is one of the first law firms in Australia to practise exclusively in family law and pioneered Collaborative Law in Australia.
It has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Coffs Harbour. In 2022, it launched an LGBTIQ Legal Service and was a finalist for the ACT Law Society's 2022 ACT Law Firm of the Year. The firm provides services in family law, wills and estates, conveyancing and accounting.
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I'm very grateful for the service I received from Angela and the team at FGD! Angela's caring and thorough approach made the process of preparing our BFA smooth and efficient. Thank you again!
I highly recommend Daniel and the team at Farrar Gesini Dunn. I was in a complex de facto property dispute and was terrified of losing my financial contributions. Daniel provided clear, strategic advice and secured an outcome that fully protected my separate assets and recovered my entitled share. He was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about getting me a fair result. If you need a family lawyer who knows what they're doing, Daniel is the one.
Dealings with FGD, in particular Melany Toombs have been nothing short of exceptional. Despite being involved later in our case (due to a bad experience with another firm), Melany quickly took the time to understand the situation and approached every interaction with patience, respect and genuine care. The guidance gave our family confidence during an incredibly challenging period, and Melany's calm, measured approach helped reduce much of the stress for my father. Communication was proactive and informative and it felt throughout the whole process that Melany was acting in our best interest with the advice and guidance that was provided. Highly recommend.
Absolutely amazing, words can’t describe how professional and caring FGD have been. Mary Saade I cannot speak highly enough for you, she was so understanding of my situation and went above and beyond. As a father navigating the family court system, she bought calm, clarity and reassurance to an extremely stressful situation. Highly recommended to anyone in a family legal matter, Mary and the team should be your first point of call.
Jessica and her team were very helpful, professional, friendly, and provided us with tailored advice to our situation which has given us confidence in the entire process for preparing our wills. The team were able to promptly update and support us with a few back and forth requests which was very appreciated. Thanks
Excellent service from Farrer Gesini Dunn. The team was professional, responsive, and kept us well informed throughout the entire sale of our apartment. The process was smooth and stress‑free. Highly recommend.
Over the past eight months, I have had the pleasure of working with FGD and have been consistently impressed by their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care throughout the settlement process. Their guidance and support have been invaluable—from patiently answering my numerous questions and providing clear, concise advice, to walking me through every stage and ensuring I understood all my options. The patience and understanding demonstrated by the team, especially during more challenging moments, set them apart. I want to give a special mention to Todd, who was integral to the positive experience I had. Todd demonstrated remarkable expertise and attentiveness—he consistently went above and beyond to ensure all my questions were answered promptly and thoroughly. On occasions when unexpected hurdles appeared, Todd’s calm approach and problem-solving skills made all the difference. He took the time to understand my concerns, offered guidance, and communicated with kindness and clarity. FGD not only provided high-quality professional services but also showed genuine care for me as their client. Therese R
Family lawyers in Canberra compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Canberra are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farrar Gesini Dunn (this page) | ★ 4,9 | 226 | No |
| 2 | Neilan Stramandinoli Family Law | ★ 4,9 | 52 | No |
| 3 | Australian Family Lawyers - Canberra | ★ 4,2 | 22 | No |
| 4 | Balance Family Law | ★ 4,2 | 96 | No |
