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Our People
Who We Are
Paul Shanahan
Special Counsel
Paul is highly experienced in civil litigation, including contract disputes, regulatory issues, administrative law matters, matters involving legislative interpretation and contractual interpretation, negligence claims, product liability claims, insurance and risk management issues, transport and logistics matters, and building and construction disputes.
Lisa Fernandez
Solicitor
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Lisa has experience conducting and negotiating restraining order matters, having acted on behalf of applicants and respondents.
Lisa practices in all areas of traffic law including drink and drug driving, dangerous driving, license suspensions and applications for extraordinary licenses.
Phuntsho Choden
Accounts Manager
Phuntsho has completed her Masters degree in Professional Accounting in 2025 and holds a Bachelors Degree with a Finance major.
Hailing from Bhutan the land of the thunder dragon.
Alana Boylson
Practice Manager
Alana joined the legal profession in 2021, bringing with her a strong foundation in administration and operational support. Prior to entering the legal industry, she spent eight years working across the Finance and Accounting and Engineering industries developing a versatile skill set and a sharp eye for process improvement.
As Practice Manager at Hammond Legal, Alana leads with professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to excellence. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm, ensuring that both staff and clients experience a seamless, high-standard environment. Her leadership style is grounded in transparency, team wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
Outside of work, Alana enjoys spending time with her family and riding her recently adopted horse, an activity that reflects her calm, focused approach to life and leadership.
Nelly Yung
Paralegal
Nelly is a dedicated and detail-oriented paralegal with experience supporting criminal and family law matters. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.
Before joining Hammond Legal, Nelly worked in a boutique legal practice where she was responsible for drafting legal documents, reviewing disclosure material, and assisting with trial preparation. She brings a strong understanding of legal processes, excellent organisational skills, and a calm, client-focused approach to her work.
With a background that spans both legal and client service roles, Nelly is committed to supporting clients and legal teams with professionalism, empathy, and precision.
Vanessa Tay
Paralegal
Vanessa holds double degree in a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Criminology and Justice from Edith Cowan University. She pursued further education by completing a Master of Laws by research.
She has also completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in September 2025.
Vanessa has worked at a boutique law firm, where she supported matters in criminal and family law. This role enhanced her understanding of legal processes and deepened her commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.