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Gorval and Partners

Gorval and Partners

4.7(68 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Gorval + Partners is a law firm based in Sydney that specialises in litigation and disputes, covering employment, family and commercial law. Serge Gorval is the Managing Partner. Merna Aziz is a Senior Associate and Practice Leader (Employment). Nelaka De Silva is an Associate. Peter Lacivita is a Senior Associate. On every matter, at least one partner is involved.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Employment law and workplace disputes are the services that come through most clearly in the feedback for this Sydney practice, with unfair dismissal matters, workplace incidents and general employment advice featuring across the accounts. Customers in several reviews describe Nelaka De Silva as approachable, responsive and clear, noting that he explains each step carefully and remains contactable outside standard business hours, including over holiday periods. Rebecca is repeatedly mentioned for combining compassion with professionalism, particularly when acting against a larger opponent, while Serge is credited with strategic guidance and a confident early assessment of a case.

A recurring theme is the clarity of the advice given from the outset, with clients feeling informed about both progress and costs as matters develop. Reviewers also highlight administrative support from Cindy, who is described as handling billing and paperwork reliably. A detail many reviews return to is the speed at which matters are resolved, with one client reporting a positive outcome within a short timeframe, and interstate communication being managed without difficulty. People who had not previously instructed a lawyer mention the value of plain explanations and steady support.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Laura Liu28 June 2026

I highly recommend Gorval Lynch, especially Nelaka and Serge, for their outstanding professionalism, expertise, and absolute clarity. From day one, the team provided extremely clear, efficient, and strategic guidance. Their thorough approach and prompt communication gave me immense confidence throughout our engagement. If you are looking for top-tier legal professionals who genuinely care about their clients' best interests and deliver exceptional service, Gorval Lynch is the absolute best choice. I am truly grateful for their incredible dedication and highly recommend their premium services!

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Martyn Street16 June 2026

During a very difficult period in my life, following issues with my employer that had a significant impact on my mental health, I engaged Gorval Lynch Lawyers to assist with my matter. I was satisfied with the work of the lawyer who represented me and appreciated their efforts on my case. However, my experience was that ongoing legal representation was dependent on me making regular payments to the firm. When I was unable to keep up with those payments, I understood that my matter could not continue without further funds being provided. As a result, I felt considerable financial pressure and incurred additional debt in order to continue pursuing my claim. In my personal experience, this added to the stress I was already experiencing. Prospective clients should ensure they fully understand the firm's fee structure, payment requirements, and any costs that may arise throughout the course of their matter before engaging their services.

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Barbara Anderson9 June 2026

Highly recommended. Thank you Nelaka for all your help and availability. Your honest advice and long hours sorting through a mess was much appreciated.

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Rob Orme7 May 2026

I cannot recommend Gorval Lynch highly enough. From the very first (free) consultation call, the entire process felt clear, measured and genuinely human. Legal matters, as I quickly discovered, can quickly become overwhelming, especially when emotions are running high on both sides of the fence and every email feels like it might age you five years overnight, but throughout the entire process I felt supported, informed and in very safe hands. What really stood out was the balance between professionalism and pragmatism. Rebecca, Serge, Cindy and the team worked incredibly hard behind the scenes, were consistently responsive and efficient. At every stage gave calm, thoughtful advice without ever inflaming the situation unnecessarily. There was no theatre, no ego, no panic, just steady guidance, sharp thinking and superb comms. They also understood that these matters are not just legal problems, they are personal ones and having someone act as a calm voice of reason while still fighting hard for a strong outcome makes an enormous difference. The process was handled efficiently from start to finish and ultimately resolved in a way I was very happy with. 5 stars. Would absolutely recommend to anyone needing employment lawyers who combine expertise with genuine emotional intelligence.

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Lois Boyd31 March 2026

I highly recommend Nelaka De Silva from Gorval Lynch. He was extremely responsive throughout the entire process, even outside of normal business hours and on weekends, which made a stressful situation much easier to manage. I’m based in Western Australia while Gorval Lynch are based in NSW, and this was never an issue even when communicating with my employer. Everything was handled seamlessly. He kept me well informed about costs and progress at every stage, so there were no surprises. His professionalism, clear communication, and support really stood out. Thanks to his expertise, I achieved a very positive outcome. I’m incredibly grateful for his help and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing a reliable and dedicated employment lawyer.

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Yamal Rewal18 March 2026

I am working with Nelaka De Silva and is doing a fantastic job. Is very professional, humble and polite. A true delight to work with. The whole team is very reponsive to client's needs and is very professional. It is a delight working with them and I highly recommend their services.

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Mich27 February 2026

I cannot recommend Serge, Nelaka and Cindy enough! I had a case of unfair dismissal, and from the get go I called 4 different law firms till I found these guys and felt positive. Serge gave me his time for an initial call without a fee which is so great as some firms want a fee just for the first chat! He was extremely knowledgeable, understanding and confident that I had a case. At a time I was starting to feel defeated, he lifted me up. He was exactly the kind of lawyer you want. Once I decided to pursue a case, I started working with Nelaka, who was extremely responsive, empathic, kind and helpful. He too made the experience feel like I could win, l instantly felt they were both on my team. He would send me emails at all times of the day and night, he was meticulous and put in a lot of effort to make sure the service they provided me with was impeccable. After one email sent to my employer, my employer came back with a settlement figure that I was happy to take. I was glad it didn't drag on, as it is a very emotional road. I cannot express my gratitude enough, as the settlement funds will go along way for me and my family. 5 stars from the beginning to the end! Thank you so much!

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Contact
+611300330642gorvalandpartners.com.auLevel 6/49-51 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed