Cheryl Drought

Senior Solicitor

LLB (First Class Honours)

Cheryl is a Senior Solicitor in our property team assisting with client matters from inception to completion.  

While Cheryl is commercially aware, she has a special interest in relationship property and estate law and can assist in a wide range of matters.

Cheryl has more than 25 years’ experience in accounting, finance and taxation for SMEs, including owning and operating a registered tax agency for 18 years.  Her experience includes start-up company advice, audit, due diligence, software installation and training, business planning, taxation, compliance and financial structuring.

Cheryl has successfully completed her post-graduate studies in Accountancy and will complete her Masters of Applied Law in Wills, Trusts, Estates and Family Law in August 2021.

Cheryl is an honest, determined and hardworking person, who is passionate about empowering people and helping them get the results they need as quickly and efficiently as possible.  She is focused on creating and maintaining good client relationships, with a proven ability to work under pressure while sustaining her composure and a love for life.

Areas of Expertise

Relationship property advice including drafting relationship property agreements and separation agreements
Negotiating the terms of the agreement with your partner
Explaining your rights and entitlements under the Property (Relationships) Act
Providing independent advice on a relationship property agreement your partner has asked you to sign.