Justin Dorney
B.Com, LLB
Justin Dorney completed his tertiary studies in 1999 at The University of Western Australia with a double major in Commerce (Accounting & Finance) and Law.
Prior to completing his studies, Justin worked with various Government Departments including the Public Trustee as a Trust Officer handling inter vivos trust estates, and subsequently with DOCEP undertaking a review of the Retail Trading Hours Act.
Since completing his legal studies Justin has worked almost solely in the area of Family Law, firstly with a well-known boutique Perth firm. In 2002 Justin travelled to London with his family where he continued to practice Family Law specialising in high wealth and high profile matters for Clintons, one of London’s leading family law firms.
After returning to Perth in 2004 Justin commenced employment with another leading Perth firm until he took over as Director of Holden Barlow Pty Ltd in 2006.
While Justin’s practice focuses on financial issues arising from the breakdown of relationships, he also has considerable experience in all areas of family law including parenting and children’s issues, child support and areas of domestic violence or welfare of children. Away from the office Justin enjoys spending time with his family and travelling.
Hwuey Leing Kang
LLB, GDLP
Hwuey Leing Kang completed her Bachelor of Laws with the University of London in 2002.
Upon completion of her LLB, she trained as a chambering student at a legal firm in Penang, Malaysia which practices in the areas of commercial litigation, corporate and conveyancing.
She went on to work in a multinational corporation, as a legal executive in the head office before rejoining her previous firm as a solicitor in their Corporate & Conveyancing Department. During her tenure, she worked predominantly in housing projects, property settlements and commercial tenancy projects.
She also completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at The University of Western Australia in 2008 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at Murdoch University in 2009.
Now at Holden Barlow, she practices in the area of Family Law particularly in parenting and financial matters.
Leing’s interests include badminton, travel, photography and reading. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Caitlin Preedy
Caitlin Preedy completed her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology and Criminology, in 2015 at Bond University. Caitlin was admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor by the Supreme Court of Western Australia in July 2016.
Prior to graduating, Caitlin gained experience at a family law firm on the Gold Coast. She then worked as a law clerk at a family law firm in Perth, whilst completing her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, through Bond University in 2015.
Caitlin commenced working at Holden Barlow in August 2016, and while she enjoys all areas of family law, she has a particular interest in parenting and children’s issues.
Caitlin is an avid dog lover and enjoys taking part in triathlons and playing netball, while also spending quality time with family and friends.
Maddie Vucic
Maddie Vucic commenced working at Holden Barlow as a legal assistant in April 2015. Since then, her position has evolved with her role now involving providing assistance to all solicitors, practice management and accounts management.
Her role also includes liaising with clients, file management and drafting various documents and correspondence.
In Maddie’s spare time, she enjoys trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and friends.
Abigail Eastep
Abigail Eastep completed her Bachelor of Laws with Nottingham Trent University in 2017. She completed her Masters of Business, Law and Administration with the University of Law in Liverpool in 2020.
Upon completion of her Masters, Abigail worked as a paralegal for a family law firm in Liverpool, England before relocating to Perth in 2023 to be closer to her family.
Abigail is completing her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Western Australia. Prior to commencing employment at Holden Barlow, she worked as a paralegal at a leading Perth family law firm. Abigail commenced working at Holden Barlow in August 2024 and provides secretarial support and works on reception.
Abigail is an avid cat lover and enjoys running and playing soccer, while also spending quality time with her family and friends.