Our Team
Committed to providing exceptional service and expert advice across all areas of law.
Meet Our Team
Nicholas Hallasso
Solicitor Director
Nicholas is the founder and principal of Hallcross Legal and has in depth experience across all our areas of practice. Nicholas has extensive experience acting for clients in all jurisdictions of the Australian Courts and frequents the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales, together with other jurisdictions such as the District Court of New South Wales and the NCAT.
Michael Mournehis
Solicitor Director
Strategic, thought out, ever serving. Michael is a director of Hallcross Legal, who comes with a wealth of knowledge in complex legal disputes. Having worked across national and boutique firms, Michael has earned a wealth of expertise in commercial litigation, restructuring, insolvency and general commercial.
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Sanam Palmer
Senior Associate
Sanam is a Senior Associate at Hallcross Legal with six years' experience in banking and finance law, specialising in secured and unsecured recoveries, enforcement, insolvency and complex commercial disputes.
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Maria Soryal
Associate
Maria is a dedicated and results-driven lawyer with a broad background in legal and commercial matters. Since joining Hallcross Legal, she has worked across all areas of the practice with a specific interest in commercial litigation and insolvency, known for her pragmatic approach and strong advocacy.
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Nicki Yahyaabady
Lawyer
Nicki is a solicitor specialising in commercial disputes and litigation, with experience in insolvency and bankruptcy matters. She draws on her in-depth knowledge and experience to provide clients with clear, practical advice and takes a strategic approach to resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.
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Sofia Canestro
Lawyer
Sofia is a lawyer who joined the team in 2024 and was admitted to practice in 2025. Sofia has experience across a broad range of legal matters including litigation and complex commercial disputes specialising in property law.
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Patrick Famiglietti
Lawyer
Patrick is a solicitor dedicated to delivering tailored, strategic and effective legal services. He brings a wealth of experience in corporate insolvency, having previously worked as an insolvency accountant, and now assists individuals and corporations across insolvency and commercial litigation matters.
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Brianna Hanna
Lawyer
Brianna is a solicitor with experience across property, construction, commercial disputes and litigation. Brianna has developed a broad range of knowledge across transactional and contentious matters, with particular experience in property transactions, contract administration, construction matters and the management of complex commercial disputes and litigation.
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