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Farrar Gesini Dunn

Farrar Gesini Dunn

4.9(226 reviews)See reviews ↓·Canberra

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.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Canberra clients repeatedly describe Farrar Gesini Dunn as a practice where family law disputes, property settlements, wills and enduring powers of attorney are handled with patience and clarity. Daniel Magnussen is singled out for his reassuring manner during a property settlement, with clients noting that he explained each stage and advocated firmly on their behalf. Angela is praised for guiding a binding financial agreement through smoothly, while Jessica Win earns consistent mention for the thoroughness and care she brings to will preparation, with clients describing detailed explanations delivered without haste.

Melany Toombs draws warm words for the support, patience and calm she and her colleagues brought to a stressful process. Gillian Hunter is named for professionalism in family and estate work. An aspect raised across a number of reviews is the responsiveness of the wider team, which kept clients informed throughout the sale of an apartment and answered follow-up requests promptly. Reviewers also value the clear advice given at each decision point, the compassion shown during stressful disputes, and the confidence this instilled from the first consultation to the resolution of a matter.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Francine Henderson10 July 2026

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!

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Yang Du8 July 2026

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.

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Casey Annetts21 June 2026

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.

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John Smith5 June 2026

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.

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Brown Bear23 May 2026

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

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Tania6 May 2026

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.

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Therese Richards4 May 2026

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.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Farrar Gesini Dunn (this page)★ 4,9226No
2Neilan Stramandinoli Family Law★ 4,952No
3Australian Family Lawyers - Canberra★ 4,222No
4Balance Family Law★ 4,296No
Contact
+61261159000www.fgd.com.au1/10 Rudd St, Canberra ACT 2601
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:30
Tuesday08:30–17:30
Wednesday08:30–17:30
Thursday08:30–17:30
Friday08:30–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed