Steven Howick-Brown

Steven specialises in the forensic untangling of complex property pools, including for high-net worth families and regularly acts for clients whose separations involve more than just assets such as intricate corporate structures, discretionary trusts, and multi-layered intergenerational legacies.

Beyond asset division and protection, Steven represents parents navigating, what can be, volatile intersections of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1 and Division 2) in matters involving complex risk profiles, family violence, and international/interstate relocation.

Steven’s strategic approach stems from his time working within the Chambers of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), having served as an Associate to His Honour Judge Cole OAM and other Division 2 Judges. This experience provides him a unique understanding of judicial reasoning and ability to identify the nuances that sway outcomes. For his clients, this translates to a level of tactical foresight often unavailable.

'While I appreciate niche and complex questions of law and circumstance, I am often drawn to clients who value clarity and structure at what, is often, a pivotal crossroad. I find it incredibly rewarding to distil a high-stakes transition into a robust, legally sound pathway that resolves complexities of the past to secure a family’s future.'

Steven’s approach is built on precision. Whether he is deconstructing a multi-layered intergenerational trust or navigating the delicate complexities of a matter where there is an unacceptable risk, his focus remains on forensic detail. Steven prioritises the evidence that ‘moves the needle’ in both property and parenting proceedings. He recognises that client’s lives don’t always fit into neat boxes and aims to provide a seamless experience when ensuring that the protection of their, or their family’s legacy is secure.