Our Story
We are a legal team comprising both local and international expertise. Joe Lynch, our consultant is an Australian lawyer with over 40 years of experience. Our Thai legal team includes Noon and Mix, both of whom have over 10 years of experience working in law firms and practicing as licensed attorneys. We have consistently handled cases involving foreign nationals and as a result, have gained extensive experience in international law. Together, we form a well-balanced team of forward-thinking lawyers who stay up to date with legal developments and have extensive experience handling cases involving foreign clients.
Our Team
Joseph Gabriel Lynch
Email: lynchlaw.net.au@gmail.com
Summary
Joe Lynch has practiced as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and of the High Court of
Australia for more than 46 years and has been an Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer since September
1994. After completing his secondary education Joe studied law at the University of Sydney and
Macquarie University. He completed post graduate studies in taxation law at Charles Sturt University
and was awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law with Distinction.
Joe also undertook studies in mediation at Bond University and become a member of the Australian
Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators.
In 1979 Joe was admitted as a partner the long established Australian regional law firm of Gordon
Garling Moffitt based at Young NSW with offices in 3 other towns in South West NSW and in Sydney. He
was the senior partner of that firm from 1986 until 2000.
In 2000 Joe joined Sydney’s leading specialist family law firm, Barkus Doolan, where he held the
positions of Partner and General Counsel until 2013. At Barkus Doolan he acted primarily for high net
worth clients in complex property and parenting cases. This work comprised what was in reality complex
commercial litigation with an emotional overlay.
Areas of Practice
Initially Joe practiced as a general legal practitioner in Australia with substantial experience in the areas
of business, property and contract law, wills and estates, tax and estate planning and general litigation
with a specific emphasis on family law, criminal law and personal injury compensation claims.
From 1990 Joe practiced almost exclusively in the area of family law becoming one of the first NSW
accredited specialists in that area in 1994.
Joe has appeared as an advocate in most courts in Australia including the High Court of Australia.
Joe has written articles on family law and associated topics in the NSW Law Society Journal and the
Australian Family Lawyer and has presented papers on family law topics at countless seminars and
conferences in Australia and in Asia,
Joe has many years’ experience in most areas of general practice including property and real-estate,
business and contract law and wills and estates. He has specialist skills in the area of family matters such
as prenuptial agreements, divorce and property settlement cases. He also does pro bona volunteering in
Chiang Mai with the BABSEACLE Foundation.
In Thailand Joe worked as foreign client consultant with specific emphasis on Australian and expat
clients. Additionally he provides expert advice to the firm on legal practice management having been the
senior partner in a large regional Australian Law firm and a partner and general counsel at Sydney’s
leading family firm in Australia. He has also set up a comprehensive English/Thai precedent database.
Memberships and Committees
Member of the Law Society of New South Wales 1979 to the present and long serving member of the
NSW Law Society Family Law Committee. In 1990 Joe chaired a sub-committee of the Law Society
Family Law Committee whose recommendations led to the establishment of Specialist Accreditation of
lawyers in New South Wales.
Member of the Law Council of Australia Family Law Section from 1985 to 2012.
15 years Member of the Country Committee of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
1985-2000.
20 years Member and for 10 years Chair and Chief Examiner of the Family Law Advisory Committee to
NSW Specialist Accreditation Board 1992 to 2012.
10 years member of Australian National Steering Committee on Family Law Specialist Accreditation 1996
to 2006
Member of the Advisory Committee to the Australian College of Law Masters Degree in Family Law
Practice and author of the subject Family Law Property Settlement and Finance,.
Worraluk Toongraor (Noon)
Lawyer
Education and Work Background
Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University in 2012
Lawyer License No. 1632/2557
Notarial Services Attorney registration number 8783/2560
Work Experience
Noon graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the Faculty of Law at Chiang Mai University in 2012. Shortly after graduation, she began her legal career at Law Office as a law clerk. In this role, she was responsible for drafting complaints, petitions, and contracts, as well as communicating with both government and private organizations. Given that the firm had only one lawyer, she frequently acted on the lawyer’s behalf in court, gaining hands-on experience early in her career. In 2014, she obtained her official lawyer's license and began representing clients independently. Her first case involved a drug offense, and from 2012 to 2017, she handled a broad range of criminal cases, particularly drug-related offenses. This work gave her a strong foundation in Thailand’s criminal justice system, including procedures at the police investigation stage, public prosecutor proceedings, and bail applications. In 2016, Noon expanded her service by acting as a court-appointed pro bono lawyer, representing clients in criminal matters such as theft, fraud, and property disputes. She also began working with the Ministry of Justice, offering free legal assistance to the public, collaborating with legal officers and government officials to improve access to justice. At the end of 2017, she joined Law Firm in Chiang Mai. There, she began working closely with foreign clients and legal professionals from the United States and Australia. Her work involved a wide range of civil and family law matters, including contract breaches, inheritance disputes, and divorce cases. She also drafted legal documents such as wills, sale agreements, and property registration filings. In cross-border matters, she conducted legal research on international law and conflict of law issues, applying foreign legal principles when needed. Noon obtained her Notarial Services Attorney certification in 2017 and has since provided notarial services for clients requiring document authentication. Her work with foreign clients has allowed her to continuously develop her English communication skills, which are now at a strong professional level. Throughout her career, Noon has also handled a variety of other cases, including disputes involving condominium juristic persons, insurance claims, enforcement of judgments, administrative matters, and even military court cases. With more than a decade of experience, she brings a deep understanding of Thai law and a practical, client-focused approach to every case she handles.
Sakkarin Nantalit (Mix)
Lawyer
Education and Work Background
Faculty of Law, University of Phayao in 2014
Lawyer License No. 3111/2561
Work Experience
Mix graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Phayao in 2014. After completing his legal studies, he began his career as a law clerk at Law Office, where he supported lawyers in more than 40 cases. His responsibilities included client consultations, summarizing facts, preparing court documents, and assisting in trial proceedings. This experience gave him a solid foundation in litigation practice. In 2018, he earned his official license to practice law and joined Law Office in Pathum Thani Province. There, he gained extensive experience working on a wide range of cases in Bangkok and nearby provinces. His role involved regular court appearances, strategic meetings with company executives, and representing clients in both civil and criminal matters. With a strong desire to return to Northern Thailand, Mix later joined Law Firm in Chiang Mai. As part of an international law firm, he worked closely with foreign clients over 80% of who were expatriates and collaborated with colleagues from the United States and Australia. This role helped him develop a deeper understanding of cross-border legal issues and strengthened his ability to work in multicultural environments. Over the course of more than nine years of legal experience, Mix has developed a broad practice in civil, criminal, and administrative law, as well as in international legal cooperation. He is also well-versed in specialized areas of law, including Labor Law, Juvenile and Family Law and Intellectual Property Law.