Simone Brew

Managing Director,

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Name	Practising Certificate Type	State or Territory
Brew, Simone Gaye	Principal of a law practice	NSW

Last checked August 2023 via https://www.lawsociety.com.au/register-of-solicitors

About Simone Brew

Simone is the Managing Director of Matthews Folbigg Lawyers and a Principal in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Environmental & Planning & Local Government groups.

Simone’s experience extends to acting for a myriad of private clients in all state and federal jurisdictions in a wide range of matters, including intellectual property, negligence, contractual and consumer law disputes, and claims for damages.

Simone’s experience also extends to building and construction matters, in both the advisory and dispute/litigation stages predominantly in the Supreme Court. She regularly advises clients in relation to the Building and Construction Industry for Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) and has prepared many Adjudication Applications and Responses under this Act, and deals with associated Supreme Court appeals.

Simone has a strong record of successfully working with clients to achieve their desired outcomes by combining legal experience with commercial acumen and expertise to ensure achievement of time, cost and quality objectives.

Simone has over 25 years experience in environmental, planning and local government law. Simone personally appears in Class 1 related matters (including s34 site conferences) in the Land and Environment Court. Simone regularly appears in the NSW Land and Environment Court and has a thorough knowledge of all classes of matters heard in the Court. She has run many defended hearings and won many prosecutions for Councils.

Simone also advises a large number of Councils in all areas relating to meeting procedure, code of conduct complaints, compliance and governance requirements and is regularly called upon by senior Council staff to work through these types of issues. Simone frequently advises Councils in relation to privacy, FOI, GIPA, HIPPA and Ombudsman issues.

Her experience extends to all types of litigation in many jurisdictions including District, Supreme, Court of Appeal and the Federal Court.

Simone is a member of the NSW Environment Planning Law Association (Inc) (EPLA) and Vice President of the Parramatta & District Regional Law Society.

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nafis ahmed

I have been working with Peter Doughman on a case since middle of 2024 and the case just got resolved. it has been an absolute pleasure to work with Peter. the communication has been on point, he has been very helpful to explain the legal terms and complicated matters to me in simple terms which helped me to provide right direction to him. when i found peter, i was already working with another legal firm who put me in a bit of a trouble and i already made huge expenses on the previous firm. peter has helped me to come out of that situation and provided the absolute best service that i can expect. will work with him again if any legal matter arises.

Kat Kocianova

I was recommended Kieran Ridley by a friend, and I’m so grateful I found him. Kieran provided not only strong legal support, but genuine encouragement during a very tough time. He helped me clearly understand my rights and gave me the confidence to stand up for what mattered most.With over 15 years of experience, and it shows, Kieran guided me through the family law process with calm, clarity, and strength. Anyone needing a knowledgeable and compassionate family lawyer. You’ll be in excellent hands.

Just

I had the privilege of working with Kieran Ridley, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. The instant I hired his services at Mathewsfolbigg Lawyers, it was clear that he was not only highly capable but also highly committed to my case. Mr. Ridley, demonstrated remarkable depth of knowledge and experience, guiding me through each step of the process with clarity and confidence.The most impressive aspect was his unwavering commitment to understanding my needs and providing custom solutions. He carefully listened, responded to all my questions, and kept me informed and relaxed with each decision they made. His professionalism, attention to detail, and communication during the process were nothing less than superb.Other than being highly skilled, Kieran was patient and empathetic as well, making what would otherwise have been a stressful experience much more bearable. He was always readily available to respond to any question I had, and he answered promptly and politely, which kept me reassured during what was a trying time.I greatly appreciate Kieran’s dedication and commitment and am confident that I had the best possible representation. If you require a lawyer who is not only excellent but also empathetic and dedicated to achieving the best outcome for their clients, I strongly recommend Mr. Kieran Ridley. He is the ultimate professional in all respects.

July Encallado

We recently had the pleasure of working with Jeannette Limbo and Yuki Zeng at Matthews Folbigg Lawyers, and we were thoroughly impressed with the level of assistance we received. From the very beginning, they were attentive, knowledgeable, and efficient. They took the time to explain the process in detail and were always available to answer my questions.They were also very proactive and kept us updated on the progress of our transaction. They were able to resolve any issues that arose quickly and efficiently. We were very grateful for their help and would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a conveyancer.I would highly recommend Matthews Folbigg Lawyers to anyone in need of a conveyancing service. Thank you once again.

Roimata Mitchell

I used Peter Doughman on recommendation from a friend. 100% endorse using him. Knowledgeable, efficient and effective, he picked up my matter with a moments notice and gave me sound, practical advice. I am a lawyer myself and was very happy with the level of service I have received. Thank you Peter for your assistance.

Samuel Gourley

My go to for all legal support. I have worked with Zeeshaan Nordian, Hayley Hitch and their associates. Everyone is extremely professional.

Anne Jaumees

Matthews Folbigg Lawyers are a fabulous law firm based in Parramatta. If you need a lawyer you can trust to be meticulous, prompt and very easy to work with I would highly recommend this firm. Over the last 2 years I’ve had to seek their help in matters about my will and property. They have been consistent excellent. I would highly recommend them.

AVALUA ALUNI

Eugenia and Mathew’s Folbigg team really helped me through my workplace matter. She is very attentive to your needs and thorough in asking all the right questions. I appreciate the personal approach and definitely recommend Mathew’s Folbigg to anyone seeking guidance on work related matters, especially Eugenia.

rebecca S

Eugenia And her team have been amazing professional and truely dedicated to their clients. I am forever grateful and thankful.

Woren 747

We have recently purchase a property engaging Matthews Folbigg as our solicitor. Jeannette Limbo and Christopher Cole were absolutely professional and efficient. Definitely recomend. We will use them again

Jen

Kieran & his team are amazing. It was a very difficult time and they were thoughtful and supportive – they went the extra mile! My own personal therapists lolKeiran walked the whole way with me and completely exceeded my expectations. I will be using the Team for all matters now and have already engaged them. More than recommend them, I would tell you to absolutely engage this team for any legal service.

Brandon B

We just sold our apartment and engaged Matthews Folbigg as our solicitors (again as they helped us when we purchased the property). Their service, like last time, was amazing, especially Jeannette who was extremely efficient during the entire process and made the process extremely smooth and effortless on our part. Thank you so much!

Jay Qasimi

MatthewsFolbigg lawyers are truly exceptional. From the moment I reached out to them, I felt supported and understood. Their expertise and professionalism were evident throughout my entire legal process. They provided clear guidance, communicated effectively, and were incredibly flexible, even when I was overseas. Their dedication to serving their clients knows no bounds, and their focus on client needs is unparalleled. In the complex realm of employment law, they excel, providing unbelievable expertise and support. I’m incredibly grateful for their exceptional service and highly recommend MatthewsFolbigg to anyone in need of legal assistance.

ChrisWoff

We recently purchased our new home and engaged Matthews Folbigg as our solicitors.We could not be more pleased with the service provided particularly Jeannette who responded to emails and followed up on queries promptly and efficiently. Each step in the process was managed efficiently and any potential issues handled proactively including potential bottlenecks from the other party, this was particularly important in our case as the sale was over the Christmas shut down period. Would recommend and engage Matthews Folbigg again.

Anas Makhzoomi

Matthews Folbigg is a Leading Family and Divorce Law Firm. I believe that this firm is the best I have ever worked with.From our first meeting, from the very first beginning, Kieran has explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand, and he was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. Kieran is a great solicitor who could hit my goals easily and could obtain for me all orders I needed from the court.If anyone is looking for a knowledgeable law firm at a great price, quick response and wonderful assistance, then go to Matthews Folbigg.

Craig Pitts

Matthews Folbigg acted as Solicitors and Lawyers for my recent property purchase. They were extremely professional and thorough on all aspects of the purchase. They are very good communicators and ensured I was always advised on progress, issues or if there was input needed. Jeanette and Eadz were a very strong team and extremely helpful throughout the process.I would highly recommend them for facilitating a property purchase.

brenden w

Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with Matthews Folbigg both professionally and personally.My latest experience was conveyancing on the sale of my property. Jeannette Limbo went above and beyond all expectations to ensure a smooth sale. Her same day response to all communications, professionalism, efficiency, and friendly manner could not be faulted in any manner also impressing my agent who frequently commented on her communication and efficiency.I am currently in the market for the purchase of my next property and will not hesitate to contact Jeannette again.I cannot recommend Matthews Folbigg generally and Jeannette Limbo specifically highly enough.

Mersina Economo

Jeannette and Christopher went out of their way to assist me with a recent purchase. They were reliable, prompt, and timely with all their communications. I felt I was in good hands and wouldn’t hesitate to use their services again.

rajiv shrestha

Jeannette and Eadz at Matthews Folbigg have done a great job for us. We are extremely impressed with the support and services we received. Jeannette and Eadz were very professional, responsive and communication was always timely and concise. We are very grateful for the level of care shown and advice given to us. We’ll definitely use their services again in the future. Highly recommended!

Daniel Tan

Jeanette Limbo and Eadz Tang are very professional. They provided very detailed legal advice, were very meticulous and paid attention to the details. Matthew Folbigg Lawyers provided fabulous conveyancing service and we are happy with our timely settlement!

Ivan Bakin

This is my first time in transacting with Matthewsfolbigg which I did while purchasing a property. My dealings were mainly with Jeannette Limbo who went above and beyond any other solicitor that I have used when transacting for a property. At every stage I was contacted by Jeanette to update me personally and follow up with an email. She is unbeleivably pleasant, easy to work with, meticulous and takes her work to heart. As an example, our settlement was to take place at 2:30 on the Friday. It was imperative that we settle on Friday but we hit a technical snag at our bank. Jeanette spent the whole day on the phone with the banks and the other solicitor to try to get things done and stayed after work on a Friday until we finally settled. It was really nice to see how happy Jeannette was when it was done, we were definately not a number. We were a person who needed the job done. I read another review where someone called her a superstar. I agree. Thank you Jeanette.

Glenn Guyder

I can’t recommend these guys enough. They helped me get across the line with a recent property purchase. Outstanding service and extremely thorough, the process would’ve been so much harder without their knowledge, persistence and guidance. Jeanette is an absolute superstar. Again, I can’t recommend them enough A+++

Jenetta Haim

This place is amazing. Professional, attention to detail, take the time to explain things to you properly and go to the nth degree to do what they can for you. We cannot speak highly enough of Matthews Folbigg. I used them 22 years ago to assist with my fathers business and my husband has used them again now for another matter. If you want a great job done well and professionally this is the place to go. Big thank you to Jeannette and the team for your input, help and patience. I would give you 6 stars if I could :)

Maree Purcell

I would like to share the experience my mother and myself had whilst using matters folbigg lawyers. Audrey and Donna were so professional, caring and understanding for all our legal matters. I highly recommend this exceptional firm. We have dealt with other lawyers and solicitors in the past and the experience was very uncomfortable. We have also recently had dealings with Jeanette limbo. Jeanette explained every detail and is so precise in everything she handles. Thank you so much all of you. What a great firm

Maria Martinez

Carolyn Munk and Matthews Folbigg Lawyers are very responsible and my experience with them is very positive and supportive. They handle their clients with sensitivity, professionalism and with a personal touch as they know your needs and guaranteed success outcome based on informed choices and reasonable expectations. I highly recommend this law firm to anyone who has a legal battle of whatever nature! More power to you and your league of reliable lawyers! From one very satisfied client, Maria Martinez

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