VANESSA FARMER B.Comm (ADEL) LL.B. (HONS)
MANAGING PARTNER
Vanessa Farmer is the Managing Partner of Withnalls. Admitted to practice in 1999, she became a Principal of Withnalls in 2001.
She has a strong sense of social justice and specialises in family law with extensive experience in property division and children's issues.
Vanessa regularly appears as a counsel in the Supreme, Family and Local Courts.
She is a skilled, hard working advocate who takes pride in her work and who enjoys the challenge of complex litigation and successful outcomes on behalf of her clients.
Vanessa practices primarily in the area of Family Law and De Facto Litigation, Wills and Estates.
Alvyra Dantu - Associate
Alvyra Dantu is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa (2016) with a passion for helping people navigate some of life’s most challenging legal moments. Her experience spans civil litigation, evictions, and family law, including divorce, maintenance, and domestic violence matters, where she is committed to providing clear, practical, and compassionate legal guidance.
After nearly a decade of practising law in South Africa, she relocated to Australia in April 2025 and joined AFL Withnalls Lawyers in the Northern Territory. She is currently working toward admission as a Solicitor in Australia and is excited to continue building her career in a new and dynamic legal environment.
She believes that good lawyering is about more than just knowing the law; it’s about listening, understanding, and finding the best path forward for every client.