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Ramena Kako, TEP Barrister

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Ramena Kako, Barrister

Ramena has been listed in the 2016 - 2022 editions of Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended  NSW Junior Counsel in the area of Wills & Estates Litigation and in 2019 & 2020 as Recommended Counsel for Australia in the area of Wills & Estates Litigation.
In 2016 Ramena was nominated as Woman Barrister of the Year (Women Lawyers Association of NSW).

Ramena can represent you in and outside of Court when you have a legal problem. She aims to keep legal costs down and your legal problems resolved promptly to help reduce the stress of your situation.
Strong legal professional with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Honors). Available to mediate legal disputes as your legal representative or as the Mediator. Available to advise and appear in all Courts in Australia.

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Selected Cases & Publication

Estate of the late Shirley Gardner; Bernengo v Leaney [2019] NSWSC 1324 (Bell P) – intestacy – successful declaration as to existence of de facto relationship; alternative family provision claim.Add a key point in this placeholder
Libbert v Mironow [2015] NSWSC 2153 (Brereton J) – s95 Succession Act approval of release of family provision rights.
Re M’s Codicil [2018] NSWSC 936 (Lindsay J)  successful contested court authorised codicil where earlier codicil of doubtful validity in context of large protected estate.
Re: RB, a protected estate family settlement [2015] NSWSC 70 (Lindsay J, statutory will, protective jurisdiction, family provision releases)
Re: Dion Investments Pty Ltd [2014] NSWCA 367 (operation of s81 Trustee Act 1925)
Smith v O’Neill [2014] NSWSC 1119 (Hallen J, upholding gift to solicitor in will, knowledge & approval, s8 Succession Act)
Application of NSW Trustee & Guardian (Estate of Fuller) [2014] NSWSC 423 (Kunc J, Judicial Advice in an estate)
Application of NSW Trustee & Guardian (Estate of Foster) [2014] NSWSC 1633 (Brereton J, Benjamin Order, administration of an intestate estate)
Cirillo v Cirillo; Estate of CA Cirillo, deceased [2013] NSWSC 1797 (Lindsay J, probate caveat, indemnity costs)
NSW Trustee & Guardian v McGrath & Ors [2013] NSWSC 1894 (Young AJ, judicial advice, de facto relationship)
Coates v Wattson; Estate of Sullivan [2013] NSWSC 604 (Windeyer AJ, rectification of will)
Gulbis v Strikis [2012] NSWSC 807 (Slattery J, lien claim by solicitor/executor)
Crawley, Re; Application of Crawley [2010] NSWSC 618 (statutory will)
Cemex Australia Pty Ltd v Takeovers Panel & Anor [2009] FCAFC 78 (misrepresentation in the conduct of a takeover)
Fenwick, Re; Application of J.R. Fenwick & Re Charles [2009] NSWSC 530 (succession, first NSW decision on court authorised statutory wills)
Refina Pty Ltd v Binnie [2009] NSWSC 311; and [2009] NSWSC 914 (property – adverse possession) and on appeal in the NSW Court of Appeal [2010] NSWCA 192

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In and outside of Court when you have a legal problem. She aims to keep legal costs down and your legal problems resolved promptly to help reduce the stress of your situation.
Strong legal professional with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Honors). Available to mediate legal disputes as your legal representative or as the Mediator. Available to advise and appear in all Courts in Australia.

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what clients say

I have briefed Ramena on several matters over the last three years. Ramena is very approachable, responsive and professional with her interactions with the mutual client, myself and the Bench.Apart from being extremely knowledgeable in the area of Wills and Estates, she also has a strong understanding in the additional areas of law that a dispute can encompass, such as corporation and tax law. She has the ability to think strategically and then is able to recommend a course of action to support the client’s desired outcome. Ramena was able to demonstrate the above qualities in a file of mine that ran over several years which included many Court appearances, negotiated settlement conferences, client meetings and included international beneficiaries – she was always across every aspect of the brief.I have no hesitation in recommending Ramena.
Kelly Weston
Senior Associate Willis & Bowring Solicitors, Miranda NSW
I have briefed Ramena in numerous matters. Ramena offers intelligent and creative pathways to solve legal issues and practical advice on the implementation of those strategies.
Roland Gridiger OAM, Principal
Gridiger Lawyers, Sydney NSW
Ramena has proved a tough and fearless negotiator on difficult estate disputes. Her written advices on prospects are clear and well argued.
Keith Bradley AM, Director
BAL Lawyers, Canberra, ACT
It was a pleasure to work with Ramena. She is highly knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of probate and succession disputes and gives practical and considered advice. She relates easily and well with clients and inspires confidence in her recommendations and strategies We have found Ramena to be highly professional and an excellent trial advocate. She is outcome-driven and assisted us in obtaining the best possible outcome for the client.
Terry McCabe, Principal
McCabe Curwood Solicitors, Sydney NSW

Ramena Kako, TEP Barrister

Ramena Kako, Barrister

Selected Cases & Publication

Contact Ramena Kako

what clients say

Kelly Weston

Roland Gridiger OAM, Principal

Keith Bradley AM, Director

Terry McCabe, Principal

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