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Elvira Mustafa

Director
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Anique De Florenca

Associate Director

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Robyn Watson

Consultant

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Stephanie Nicolao

Consultant

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Kristen Ricciardi

Associate

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Jacinta Pizzata

Associate

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Siobhain Rajasooriar

Associate

Nevena Pavlovic

Associate

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Jacinta Shellam

Lawyer

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Law Graduate

Tamara Molan

Law Graduate

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Chief Operations Officer

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Practice Manager

Paris De Florenca

Senior Paralegal

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Legal Assistant and PA to Director

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Elvira Mustafa

Director & Senior Family Lawyer

Admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia and High Court of Australia in 2016, Elvira is a tenacious and motivated individual who strives to achieve the best possible outcome for each client.

Prior to being admitted in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Elvira worked in prominent National Law Firms in Insurance Litigation, Personal Injury and Family Law. Post- admission, Elvira has experience solely working in boutique specialist Family Law firms.

Elvira has extensive experience in complex financial and parenting matters, restraining order matters, Trials and appearances at the Family Court of Western Australia, Federal Circuit Court, Children’s Court of Western Australia and Magistrates Court in Perth. Elvira is a strong advocate for alternate dispute resolution and endeavours to drive matters to mediation, where suitable, so that there is timely and inexpensive outcomes without recourse to protracted litigation.

Elvira appears as Counsel and otherwise instructing solicitor in a number of parenting, financial and department of child protection matters in the Family Court of Western Australia, Perth Children’s Court and the Magistrates Court of Western Australia. She is passionate about her matters and strives to deliver for each client resolution whether that be in the forum of alternate dispute resolution or litigation.

Elvira regularly volunteers at the Women’s Law Service of Western Australia, Men’s shelters and Law Access, in order to provide pro- bono legal assistance to clients who would otherwise have limited access to justice due to financial constraints.

Elvira was named a Winner in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards for the Australasia category in July 2020. Elvira was also a finalist in the Women Lawyers of Western Australia Lawyer of the Year Awards in 2020 and 2023 and later recognised for her contribution toward Pro Bono matters as a finalist in the Law Society of WA Pro Bono of the Year Awards in 2023. Elvira is also the Legal Adviser and Treasurer to the Albanian Australian Community of Western Australia and the Vice President of the Labour Party Swan Valley Branch.  She is also a member of the Family Law Practitioner’s of WA, the Law Society of WA and the Women Lawyers of WA. Elvira is also on the Legal Aid and Cross- Examination Scheme Panel.

Anique De Florenca

Associate Director & Senior Family Lawyer

Anique holds a Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University, was admitted into practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in March 2018 and has worked exclusively in Family Law and Restraining Order matters since that time.

Anique takes a straight forward and supportive approach when assisting client’s reach the best possible resolution in their matter.

Anique practices in all areas of Family Law with complex financial and parenting matters and has considerable experience in matters concerning international, intrastate, and interstate relocation, matters involving significant conflict and family violence, spousal maintenance claims, corporate and trust structures, preparation of Binding Financial Agreements and Binding Child Support Agreements.

Anique also represents clients in the Perth Children’s Court, Magistrates Court and Family Court concerning children’s, property and restraining order matters exclusively.

Aside from Anique’s litigation experience, she is motivated to settle matters where appropriate in negotiations, mediations and conferences to avoid a protracted litigation process. 

Anique is a member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of WA, Women’s Lawyers of WA and the Law Society of WA. Anique is also on the Legal Aid and Cross- Examination Scheme Panel.

Robyn Watson

Consultant

Robyn has worked in Family Law since she became a lawyer in February 2005 after graduating from Murdoch University. Robyn takes the time to listen to her clients and provide them with realistic and practical advice. Her particular skill is in helping clients to find the “middle ground” which then helps to achieve a fair, expeditious and cost-effective resolution to her clients' family law issues without the need for adversarial court proceedings.

In her experience, the majority of family law clients looking for settlement simply want an amicable resolution so that they can move on with their lives.

Where there is no agreement, Robyn assists her clients to navigate the Family Court and Children’s Court process with clear and meaningful legal advice, with thorough and persuasive case preparation, and assertive representation at Court.

Robyn practices in all areas of family law including property settlement, parenting matters, child support, divorce, and grandparent applications. She is a trained Independent Children's Lawyer and has acted on behalf of the children in several complex parenting matters. Robyn is also an accredited Family Dispute Resolution practitioner which enables her to conduct parenting and property mediations. Robyn is a member of the Family Law Practitioner’s of WA, the Law Society of WA and the Women Lawyers of WA. Robyn is also on the Legal Aid and Cross- Examination Scheme Panel.

Santhusha Karavita

Senior Associate

San graduated from Murdoch University and was admitted to practise law in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in June 2018.

Prior to being admitted to practise, San has solely been working in the area of Family Law since 2012 and has practised as a Family Violence Lawyer upon her admission. She has undertaken a range of roles in Family Law exclusively, and has worked for both Community Legal Centres and in the Private sector.

San comes with extensive experience running both complex parenting and property matters both to interim hearings and at trial. Some of these including but not limited to Hague Convention matters, significant risk issues in children matters, child support issues, family domestic violence issues and complex trust, and multiple assets with corporate trust matters.

San is also an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner which enables her to conduct parenting and property mediations in the role of a Mediator. She is committed to assisting her clients with a focus on settlement and has conducted many mediations involving complex child related matters, many involving risk issues for children, sexual abuse allegations and exposure to Family Violence. 

San has also completed her Masters in Family Law & Family Dispute Resolution and graduated with Distinction. 

As San comes from a mediation background, San's approach is to focus on a more holistic approach with settlement as the focus for some of her clients. 

San regularly volunteers at the Gosnells Community Legal Centre (GCLC), to provide pro- bono legal assistance to clients who would otherwise have limited access to justice due to financial constraints. She is also named as one of the Pro Bono Partner's at GCLC.

San is a member of the Family Law Practitioner’s of WA, the Law Society of WA and the Women Lawyers of WA.

In addition to this, San also sits on the Legal Aid Panel.

Stephanie Nicolao

Consultant

Stephanie was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2018 and has practised exclusively in the area of Family Law ever since. Stephanie’s journey in the legal field has been propelled by a sincere desire to assist families in navigating challenging times with both empathy and expertise. 

With a background enriched by years of practice in both the Family Court and Children’s Court, Stephanie has cultivated a deep understanding of the legal intricacies surrounding divorce, child care arrangements, property separation, spousal support, and other related matters. Stephanie also has experience in representing clients at Trial, Interim Hearings and mediation.

Stephanie’s goal is not merely to provide legal guidance, but to be a compassionate advocate for clients during emotionally charged proceedings. Stephanie firmly believes that effective legal representation goes hand in hand with compassionate client care. Each case is approached with a client-centred mindset, ensuring that clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the legal process. Building trust is paramount, and Stephanie strives to create a collaborative environment where clients are informed and involved in their legal journey. Stephanie strongly advocates for alternative dispute resolution and endeavours to promote mediation for clients, where suitable.

Beyond the courtroom, Stephanie is passionate about the accessibility of law and has a strong desire to assist all families, regardless of their social standing. Her ethos centres around the power of knowledge and she strives to provide the best possible support and guidance to everyone she meets. 

Stephanie is a member of the Family Law Practitioner’s of WA, the Law Society of WA and the Women Lawyers of WA. Stephanie is also on the Legal Aid and Cross- Examination Scheme Panel.

Kristen Ricciardi

Associate

Kristen completed her Bachelor of Laws and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2023. Kristen has always worked in Family Law. Prior to joining Elite Family Law, Kristen worked as a Legal Associate to Magistrates in the Family Court of Western Australia where she gained invaluable experience assisting in complex parenting, financial and child support matters.

Kristen has assisted in numerous complex financial and parenting Trials, Hearings and mediation- style conferences. Kristen is a member of the Family Law Practitioner’s of WA, the Law Society of WA and the Women Lawyers of WA.

Nevena Pavlovic

Associate

Nevena graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Juris Doctor in 2023. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy & Law) and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice with the College of Law..

Nevena commenced working with Elite Family Law in 2021 and was admitted to the legal profession in 2024. Since then, she has been exposed to all areas of Family Law including parenting disputes, financial matters, restraining orders, costs and appeals. She has a particular interest in complex parenting matters and trial advocacy and regularly appears in the Family Court of Western Australia, Magistrate’s Court and Perth Children’s Court.

Nevena’s passion for helping others and her problem-solving nature was the driving force in her ambition of becoming a Family Lawyer. Nevena has a practical and open-minded approach and is eager to assist clients in navigating through their challenging circumstances.

Beyond her casework, Nevena is dedicated to continuous professional growth and innovation in Family Law practice. She values collaboration and is known for her ability to balance technical precision with empathy, making her a trusted advocate for her clients.

Nevena is a member of the Law Society WA, Women Lawyers Association of WA and Family Law Practitioners of WA.

Jacinta Shellam

Lawyer

Jacinta holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Criminology and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in September 2024. Since then, she has worked exclusively in Family Law, assisting clients with complex parenting, financial and child support matters.

Jacinta is passionate about helping people navigate the challenges of separation and family breakdown. She takes a practical and down-to-earth approach, with a strong focus on achieving resolutions that allow clients to move forward with confidence.

She has experience across a variety of Family Court matters, including mediation-style conferences, parenting disputes and financial settlements.

Jacinta is a member of the Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Western Australia, the Law Society of Western Australia and the Women Lawyers of Western Australia.

Jacinta Pizzata

Associate

With over 4 years of experience advocating for clients in personal injury law, I’ve built my legal career on standing up for individuals during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Today, I bring that same dedication, compassion, and results-driven mindset to my work in family law.

Whether navigating a complex divorce, securing child custody arrangements, or establishing support agreements, I understand that family law cases are deeply personal and emotionally charged.

My background in high-stakes litigation has given me the tools to fight when necessary — but just as importantly, to guide with empathy and find solutions that prioritise client’s future and well-being. My goal is to provide clear communication, honest advice, and strong advocacy every step of the way.

I believe every client deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the legal process.