Meet Our Immigration Experts

Sonia is an experienced immigration lawyer, joining us after having spent a number of years in the non-profit sector and at a boutique Melbourne based law firm. In addition to her Australian education, Sonia took the opportunity to study International Law in the Netherlands. She is experienced in a variety of immigration matters, and is dedicated to helping give everyone a fair opportunity to make Australia their home. Sonia can be spotted along Melbourne’s bike paths and digging for new additions to her self-proclaimed impeccable vinyl record collection.

Emily completed her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Bond University in 2019. Though she works primarily with private clients and specialises in the Global Talent Independent program, she has experience across the entire Australian immigration law framework. Emily is passionate about global mobility and social issues, having previously worked on matters regarding international parental child abduction, volunteered for Camp Quality, and even set foot in North Korea.

Lucinda graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Arts from Monash University. In addition to her passion for social justice (having worked in community legal centers), she has a keen interest in tech and written papers on smart contracts in the context of decentralised autonomous organisations. This background helps her to provide valuable advice in relation to the Global Talent Independent program.

Lucie is an experienced administrative assistant with over 3 years of experience in customer relationship management and 6 years in various customer service roles. She’s enthusiastic about law and justice, the fight for equality and building positive interpersonal relationships. Outside of the office, Lucie has a keen interest in houseplants, spicy food and travelling. Before her 21st birthday, she had already lived in 8 different cities around the globe!

Annie recently graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Laws (Distinction) and Arts (Distinction). She has over 3 years' experience in refugee law at a community legal centre where she found her passion for immigration law and social justice. She also has a keen interest in legal policy and advocacy work, having represented her University at the ALSA Red Cross International Humanitarian Law advocacy competition. Outside of her legal career, Annie can be found volunteering on the beach as part of her 12 year commitment with Life Saving Victoria.

Edison joined Hannan Tew after completing his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Auckland. He has prior experience interning in immigration and refugee law in New Zealand, as well as a brief stint with the Taipei City Government. Edison discovered his passion for immigration and citizenship law while studying in Canada as an international student. He deeply sympathises with the challenges faced by immigrants, and hopes to help others gain the opportunity to start a new life in Australia. Outside of work he's an aviation addict, regularly searching out same day return flights to exotic locations.