Riffat Gurdezi
Consulting Solicitor
Riffat Gurdezi is a passionate associate lawyer experienced in family law, property law, criminal law, wills and estates, building and construction law and business sales and transactions.
Riffat studied a dual degree of Law and Arts at both Queensland University of Technology and the University of Queensland. She completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practise at Queensland University of Technology. She was was admitted in the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2013, High Court of Australia in 2019 and Supreme Court of Victoria in 2022.
Riffat is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, Muslim Legal Network and the Queensland Law Society.
Riffat has been primarily practising in family law and family violence intervention orders, since relocating to Melbourne four years ago. Having been a survivor of domestic violence and single mother herself, Riffat harbours a unique insight and fervent tenacity to see clients in the most difficult of circumstances relieved of their challenges. She is also interested in all aspects of property transactions, business sales and purchases, as well as building and construction disputes. She has a well-rounded knowledge of property law, wills and estates law, family law, criminal law, building construction law and business sales and transactions.
One of Riffat’s greatest strengths is her ability to maintain a rapport with clients, due to her ability to engage with clients on a level that is both empathetic and empowering. She values her psychological wellbeing and thus applies a great level sensitivity and emotional intelligence in providing clients with accurate strategic direction. She thus strives to go above and beyond to attain the most positive client outcomes.
Outside of law Riffat, is a qualified English Language Instructor having competed a CELTA at St Giles College in London, and worked in the Gulf.
Whether you’re going through family dispute, purchasing a property, involved in a building dispute, thinking of buying or selling a business – Riffat can assist you.
Riffat is semi-competent in Urdu, Hindi, Arabic and Farsi.
