Marriott Oliver Solicitors

Marriott Oliver Solicitors is a law firm established in 1885. The firm has been serving the region for over 130 years. It has offices in Nowra, Sanctuary Point, and Wollongong. Carolyn Hagedoorn is a Partner with over 35 years of experience. Anne Brown is a Partner whose practice area encompasses wills, estate planning, probate and estate administration and estate litigation. Peter Franke is a Partner and an expert in property law and conveyancing with over ten years of experience as a solicitor. Haydyn Lloyd is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team with over 6 years of legal experience.

Kurt Topper is a Partner in the wills and estates team and was the youngest lawyer to achieve the rank of Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law. Nathan McEwan is a Partner with more than 25 years of experience with the firm, including 15 years as a partner and director. Rebecca Osborne is a Lawyer who specializes in all general litigation matters and has a strong background in family law matters. Sam Turton is a Lawyer admitted in 2022 and is part of the Wills & Estates team and Commercial team, experienced in Commercial leases, lending and sale of business.

Rebekkah Green is a Conveyancer and a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers and a Justice of the Peace. Marielle Gonzales is a Solicitor practicing in the areas of wills, estate planning, probate and estate administration. Halina Nilssen-Flint is a Solicitor practicing primarily in the areas of property and commercial law. The firm's main services include criminal law, family law, business law, conveyancing, property development, and wills, probate, estates & disputed estates.

In Nowra, Marriott Oliver Solicitors has earned consistent praise for its legal representation, mediation work and court advocacy, especially in defence and estate matters. Customers in several reviews describe Mehmet Yilmaz as knowledgeable, respectful and committed, noting that he explains each stage of proceedings in plain English and keeps clients informed about what to expect next. Reviews regularly refer to his calm manner and his ability to make complex matters feel manageable, including one account of his representation through mediation and at court.

Another theme is the firm's friendly and professional approach, with staff described as helpful and courteous from the first appointment through to the final outcome. Clients note that appointments run on time and that advice is delivered clearly, while others highlight the team's dedication to achieving strong results in court.

The practice handles a range of legal work, including defence matters, mediation and estate administration following the loss of a family member, and feedback frequently singles out the personal care shown throughout each matter. Many describe being kept informed at every stage, with explanations provided before and after key steps, and the overall experience is characterised as efficient and considerate. The recurring thread is the combination of legal expertise and genuine courtesy, with Mehmet Yilmaz named as a solicitor who represents clients with both skill and compassion.