Each member of our legal team has been selected not only for their academic excellence and technical expertise, but for their genuine commitment to client service. At Halden Legal, your matter is always in the hands of an attorney who cares about your outcome.
James founded Halden Legal in 2010 after a distinguished career at a leading Perth firm, driven by a vision to bring big-city legal expertise to the Narrogin region. With over 20 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, he has advised on transactions exceeding $500 million in aggregate value. James is renowned for his strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and his ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language. He is a passionate advocate for the Western Australian business community and a regular commentator on commercial law developments.
Sarah joined Halden Legal in 2013 to establish our dedicated immigration law practice, which has since grown into one of WA's most respected specialist teams. With 16 years of experience exclusively in Australian immigration law, she has assisted thousands of individuals, families, and employers navigate Australia's complex migration system. Sarah is a Registered Migration Agent as well as a practicing solicitor, giving her clients the benefit of dual expertise. Her empathetic approach and exceptional attention to detail have earned her an outstanding reputation among both clients and the immigration law community.
Michael brought his extensive property law expertise to Halden Legal in 2015, having previously led the real estate practice at a major Perth firm. His 18 years of experience spans residential and commercial conveyancing, property development, commercial leasing, and property litigation. Michael has acted on some of the largest commercial property transactions in the Wheatbelt region and has established an enviable reputation for efficient, reliable property law services. His practical, solution-focused approach is particularly valued by developer and investor clients who require fast, commercially astute advice.
Emily joined Halden Legal in 2021, bringing a unique combination of legal qualification and prior experience as a registered nurse that gives her unparalleled insight into the healthcare sector. She advises medical practitioners, allied health providers, and healthcare businesses on regulatory compliance, practice structuring, employment matters, and AHPRA proceedings. Emily's dual perspective — as both a lawyer and a former clinician — enables her to provide advice that is not only legally sound but practically applicable to the realities of healthcare practice. She is widely respected by clients for her accessibility and her ability to cut through complexity.
David joined Halden Legal in 2021, establishing our dedicated Intellectual Property practice with a focus on trade marks, patents, and IP commercialisation. He brings over 14 years of specialist IP experience, including time as a senior associate at one of Australia's leading IP law firms. David has acted for clients ranging from individual inventors to publicly listed technology companies, and has successfully prosecuted trade mark and patent applications across Australia and internationally. His work on IP licensing and commercialisation is particularly valued by technology startups and creative businesses seeking to extract maximum value from their innovations.
Anna joined Halden Legal as an Associate in 2023, bringing energy, intellectual rigour, and a strong grounding in corporate and commercial law from her time at a leading mid-tier firm in Perth. She works closely with James Halden on corporate transactions and governance matters, as well as managing her own caseload of commercial contract and employment law matters. Anna is known among clients for her responsiveness, clarity of advice, and genuine enthusiasm for finding creative solutions to complex legal problems. She is an active member of the Law Society of WA's Young Lawyers Committee.
We are always looking for talented, motivated immigration law specialists who share our commitment to excellence and client service. If you are passionate about making a real difference for clients in a collaborative, supportive environment, we want to hear from you.