About
One practitioner, two ways of working: on your side of the table, or between both sides.
Melanie Becktel
Principal lawyer, director, and accredited mediator.
Melanie has been practising since 2014 and has helped thousands of people through legal systems that were never designed to be understood from the inside.
Her method is facilitative rather than combative: testing each position against what a court would realistically do, so both parties can see the cost of holding out. In most matters, the earlier the settlement, the better the result for everyone involved.
The practice is inclusive and trauma-informed. Adjustments are made to format, pacing, or keeping parties in separate rooms, so that everyone can take part feeling safe and supported.
- Admitted
- Supreme Court of New South Wales · High Court of Australia
- Mediator
- AMDRAS accredited · Resolution Institute, Professional member
- Member
- The Law Society of New South Wales · Legal Aid NSW panel lawyer
- Qualifications
- Juris Doctor, University of Sydney · Bachelor of Arts, University Medal
Admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. AMDRAS accredited mediator.
Start with a conversation
A short questionnaire, free and without obligation. Its only purpose is working out which of the two paths fits your situation.
Prefer not to call? Text or email and we will come back to you within one business day.
- Office
- 13/111 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000
- melanie@becktel.au
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm
- Remote
- Mediations hosted online for interstate and overseas parties