Our People

		Silvio Auditore Barrister and Solicitor (admitted to practise in 1983) Family Law Specialist Accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria (since 1990) Bachelor of Jurisprudence and Bachelor of Laws Accredited FindLaw Feature Writer in Family Law Accredited as a Collaborative Family Lawyer by Collaborative Professionals Victoria Member of the Collaborative Law Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria Silvio Auditore is the founder of the firm. Initially a General Legal Practitioner, he developed an expertise in Family Law very quickly and he was amongst the first family lawyers in Australia to gain recognised accreditation as a Specialist. Silvio has specialist experience in all areas of Family Law. He has represented the Australian Government in international child abduction cases under the Hague Convention and he has a keen interest in complex financial cases, having studied accounting at university level. He also delivers family law related seminars to lawyers, accountants and MBA students. His memberships include Family Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria and Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia.
		Amanda Francis Barrister and Solicitor (admitted to practise in 1983) Bachelor of Jurisprudence and Bachelor of Laws Family Law Specialist Accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria Accredited as a Collaborative Family Lawyer by Collaborative Professionals Victoria Amanda Francis joined the firm in 2002, having previously been a Senior Associate in two of Melbourne’s prestigious small to medium general law practices. She has practised in Family Law since 1983, initially gaining experience in most areas of general practice. Between 1994 and 1997, Amanda was seconded to the Family Court of Australia as an Acting Deputy Registrar of the Court. She has also been a legal instructor at Leo Cussen Institute. Her memberships include Family Law Section of the Law institute of Victoria, Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia and the Melbourne Rowing Club.
		Chris Forster Barrister and Solicitor (admitted to practise in 1994) Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts Family Law Specialist Accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria (since 2001) Accredited as a Collaborative Family Lawyer by Collaborative Professionals Victoria Chris Forster joined the firm in 2003, having had extensive legal experience throughout Australia. He settled in Melbourne with his family in 2000 and he has already gained a reputation as a formidable litigator in the Family Court. Chris is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria Education Committee.