Matthew Beckmans

Special Counsel

Matthew is a special counsel and an LIV Accredited Family Law Specialist. He has practised exclusively in family law since his admission. Matthew also holds a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne.

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Phone

03 9605 1775

Email Address

mbeckmans@tcflawyers.com.au

Bio

With an insightful knowledge of the family system, Matthew has experience in advising and litigating complex financial and high-net wealth matters involving commercial law and taxation issues, often concerning intricate trust and corporate structuring, farming ventures and businesses and third parties such as liquidators or trustees in bankruptcy. He also has experience in financial agreements, child support, spousal maintenance and parenting matters involving serious allegations of family violence.

Approaching matters with skill and precision, Matthew is adept to understanding the delicate nature of family law. He is empathetic and provides care to achieving client’s focused outcomes, either through litigation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia or through alternative dispute resolution such as mediation. Matthew also works closely with accountants and financial advisors when assisting clients.

Matthew has presented on family law topics to other lawyers and financial professions. He is a member of the Accredited Specialisation Family Law Advisory Committee.

Personal Assistant: Cristina Drakopoulos

Community & Professional Contribution

Member of the Accredited Specialisation Family Law Advisory Committee
Presenter at family law Continuing Legal Education seminars conducted by TVed

Qualifications & Memberships

Bachelor of Laws – University of Western Sydney
Master of Laws – University of Melbourne
Admitted to Practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria
Admitted to Practice in the High Court of Australia
Accredited Family Law Specialist, Law Institute of Victoria
Member of the Law Council of Australia – Family & Relationship Law Section
Member of the Court Practice Committee of the LIV – Family & Relationship Law Section

Testimonials

I would like to say a huge thank you for the magic that was done yesterday. I did not dare to hope that we would reach any form of agreement with the other side, let alone one that I am actually very comfortable with. So thank you again.

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I wanted to thank you all for your support over the year, I am very grateful and happy with the outcome for the boys. This means so much to me and I know how much the boys would appreciate everything we have done for them. I feel so much better after a traumatic and stressful year, I am finally at peace with everything and have no regrets.

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I'm deeply grateful for the calm and professional manner with which you have guided me.

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Thank you so much for your "above and beyond" attention to this matter. I am very grateful to all of you for help to get this over the line.

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You have a well-deserved reputation as being one of the leaders in the profession in the area you work in and I know that I was not an easy client to work for; but your skill and experience shone through when I was my most demanding. I will recommend you, without hesitation or reservation, to any friends and colleagues of mine who need advice in relation to Family Law matters.

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You are amazing at what you do, your work ethic is exceptional and your unmatched commitment to supporting your clients is genuine. I can't thank you all enough, you have changed our life and I will never forget what you have done for us.

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I just wanted to thank you all for helping me and the boys through this time and getting an amazing outcome for our family. You have been an incredible support and I couldn't have got through this without your help and guidance.

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Thank you for all your work on this matter. It was an absolute comfort to have such great and competent people in my corner, and was very much appreciated.

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Thank you so much for helping me through this very tough time, and hopefully aiding towards a new beginning of my life! I feel so grateful for your passion, dedication, professionalism and know that you will endeavour to have my best interests at all times.

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