Michaela is a Senior Legal Assistant in CLM’s Private Client and Trust team and works closely alongside Partner Rebecca Graham. She has extensive experience in trusts, estate and succession planning, residential conveyancing and commercial leases, guiding clients through complex legal processes with efficiency and care. From drafting documentation and coordinating signings, to arranging property or investment transfers and keeping clients updated every step of the way, Michaela ensures each matter progresses smoothly with as little stress as possible.
Having been with CLM since 2007, Michaela has an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of our firm. She has worked with generations of clients and formed long-standing relationships that span decades. Known for her proactive approach and gentle manner, she is particularly appreciated by elderly clients for taking the time to listen, understand and support them through sensitive moments.
Colleagues describe Michaela as a star – smart, reliable and always looking for ways to improve processes and keep things running smoothly. Michaela loves helping clients get their affairs in order so they can relax, knowing their estate and succession planning is carefully and efficiently managed.
Outside work, Michaela’s life involves a whirlwind of extracurricular activities with her two young children, Finn and Daisy. She keeps busy caring for animals on her family’s lifestyle block and enjoys travel, keeping active and savouring a good coffee.
