Daniel Magnussen

Modern Lawyer

Daniel is nationally recognised as a leading family lawyer having won the Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30: Family Law Award. Daniel specialises in litigation and is a fierce and confident advocate in the Family Court. He also understands when to advocate for alternate dispute resolution and is trained in Collaborative Law.

Daniel is highly skilled in: complex negotiated property settlements, pre-nups/binding financial agreements, high conflict parenting disputes and relocation matters. Further, Daniel is very experienced in family and domestic violence and regularly appears in the Magistrates Court. His strong advocacy in this space has allowed him to achieve positive outcomes for his clients.

Daniel also heads up the firms LGBTIQ Legal Service which is an offering tailored to LGBTIQ identifying clients. Through this service Daniel provides advice across a range of areas such as family law, family violence, surrogacy, adoption and transgender rights.

His charismatic and articulate approach to matters is well-received by clients and Daniel prides himself on being able to facilitate relationships with clients and colleagues alike. Daniel moved across to family law after working in politics. This background has made Daniel well versed in strategic-thinking and a skilful negotiator.

Real Person

Daniel grew up in Port Macquarie (NSW) and was an avid swimmer for over ten years. Although he has since hung up his goggles, he still likes to stay active and can regularly be found running laps of Lake Burley Griffin.

Daniel is our resident comedian and holds the title of funniest lawyer in Australia after winning the National Golden Gavel Competition.

On the weekends he enjoys bar hopping in the city or a classic millennial Sunday brunch. He also has a soft spot for trashy pop music or reality TV when he needs to relax.

Daniel is currently on the board of the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation.

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