Ashleigh Barry

Partner

What Our Clients Say

Ashleigh was so helpful and assisted me with all my questions. Could have not asked for any more support. She made it a smooth and easy process to go through even though it was a difficult personal matter.

Ashleigh was so helpful and assisted me with all my questions. Could have not asked for any more support. She made it a smooth and easy process to go through even though it was a difficult personal matter.
Thank you so much for all of your hard work. I am very grateful to have had you and for everything you have put in over the past two years. So thank you again, we are very appreciative, and grateful to have had you as our lawyer.

Thank you so much for all of your hard work. I am very grateful to have had you and for everything you have put in over the past two years. So thank you again, we are very appreciative, and grateful to have had you as our lawyer.
A huge thanks to you and your team for everything you have done to help ensure that my Dad got the best possible outcome. With me being interstate, it has reassured me to know that you really were looking out for my Dad. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

A huge thanks to you and your team for everything you have done to help ensure that my Dad got the best possible outcome. With me being interstate, it has reassured me to know that you really were looking out for my Dad. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
We are going to miss dealing with you. You have been a pleasure to work with and I am so grateful that you took such good care of our family and were so willing to work with me given I live interstate.

We are going to miss dealing with you. You have been a pleasure to work with and I am so grateful that you took such good care of our family and were so willing to work with me given I live interstate.
I am very happy. Thank you Ashleigh.

I am very happy. Thank you Ashleigh.
Thank you for everything. I’ve been very blessed to have you on my side looking after all this. You really are wonderful. Thanks heaps.

Thank you for everything. I’ve been very blessed to have you on my side looking after all this. You really are wonderful. Thanks heaps.
It was a very difficult time but from our first meeting I had every confidence in you and I knew you would look after me. I know you say it’s your job but I want you to know that your advice made it so much easier. Knowing that I could rely on you to back me. So many people said “I hope you have a good solicitor.” The one thing I could answer without any hesitation is “yes I do, I have the best! Thanks again for everything.

It was a very difficult time but from our first meeting I had every confidence in you and I knew you would look after me. I know you say it’s your job but I want you to know that your advice made it so much easier. Knowing that I could rely on you to back me. So many people said “I hope you have a good solicitor.” The one thing I could answer without any hesitation is “yes I do, I have the best! Thanks again for everything.
It was hard to believe there was ever going to be light again… and without your consistence efforts, all your help and endless support, I truly don’t believe I would have made it! I can’t thank you and your team enough. You have no idea how much I appreciate you and how grateful I feel. You have my sincere thank you and your firm will be at the TOP of the TOP recommendation list for people seeking help to similar battles I had. Thank you again Ashleigh.

It was hard to believe there was ever going to be light again… and without your consistence efforts, all your help and endless support, I truly don’t believe I would have made it! I can’t thank you and your team enough. You have no idea how much I appreciate you and how grateful I feel. You have my sincere thank you and your firm will be at the TOP of the TOP recommendation list for people seeking help to similar battles I had. Thank you again Ashleigh.
It’s very clear the work you do is more than just a job to you. I’m very grateful you accepted me as a client. Words cannot express how much relief your work has given me. Moving forward these orders will drastically improve our day to day life. Thank you for everything you have done and the speed at which you did it all. If your work ethic and knowledge is an example of all the Kells employees, I will be using Kells for everything possible!

It’s very clear the work you do is more than just a job to you. I’m very grateful you accepted me as a client. Words cannot express how much relief your work has given me. Moving forward these orders will drastically improve our day to day life. Thank you for everything you have done and the speed at which you did it all. If your work ethic and knowledge is an example of all the Kells employees, I will be using Kells for everything possible!
Thank you so much for your time. You were incredibly helpful and absolutely lovely and you’ve eased my mind about a few things. I’m extremely grateful.

Thank you so much for your time. You were incredibly helpful and absolutely lovely and you’ve eased my mind about a few things. I’m extremely grateful.
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I realise at times tempers have been frayed and people have endured a tremendous amount of stress but due to everyones’ diligence your team persevered and obtained a very successful outcome from what at times appeared an unwinnable position. Thank you again. 


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I just want to pass on our heartfelt thanks and deepest appreciation for all your hard work and perseverance in my matter. 

 

I realise at times tempers have been frayed and people have endured a tremendous amount of stress but due to everyones’ diligence your team persevered and obtained a very successful outcome from what at times appeared an unwinnable position. Thank you again. 


<p class=Oh my goodness Ashleigh, you were cognitively brilliant and emotionally, simply amazing  in your support of me! Your perfect balance of assertiveness, cognitive brilliance, along with your calmness, focus and genuine care. I am certain, you got me over the line to keep our house. I will never forget the tireless work that you put into this, and will be forever grateful! 

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Oh my goodness Ashleigh, you were cognitively brilliant and emotionally, simply amazing  in your support of me! Your perfect balance of assertiveness, cognitive brilliance, along with your calmness, focus and genuine care. I am certain, you got me over the line to keep our house. I will never forget the tireless work that you put into this, and will be forever grateful! 

About

 

Ashleigh is a partner and has specialised exclusively in family law for almost 15 years. Ashleigh is known for delivering practical, outcome-focused advice during what is often an emotionally charged time for her clients. 

  

What she does

 

Ashleigh is a dedicated and compassionate lawyer committed to guiding clients through some of life’s most challenging transitions. Ashleigh has extensive expertise in all areas of family law, including divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements, spousal maintenance, and child support.


Known for her practical advice, strategic thinking, and unwavering support, Ashleigh has assisted countless individuals and families navigate complex legal matters with clarity and confidence. 


Ashleigh is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes while minimising conflict and stress. She is able to achieve this by taking a pragmatic approach to negotiations and always aiming to resolve matters efficiently and amicably out of court wherever possible. However, when litigation becomes necessary, Ashleigh is a strong and strategic advocate - an experienced and confident presence in the courtroom who ensures clients feel supported and well-represented.


“My aim is to take the load off my clients who are already dealing with the emotional toll of the issue they are facing. I enjoy explaining things in simple terms and strategising a way forward for each client that paves the way to getting their life back on track as quickly as possible”. 


Who Ashleigh acts for

 

Ashleigh acts for clients who are experiencing a breakdown of their personal relationships. This includes clients who are married or in a de facto relationship, including same sex couples or people who have had children with a partner. Ashleigh also acts for grandparents in parenting disputes.  


Qualifications

 

Holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and is also a member of the Law Society of New South Wales. Ashleigh is admitted to both the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales. 

  

Community Involvement

 

Ashleigh is an active participant in the Mentor Walks Wollongong and previously held the position of Board Director at Austlaw.  Ashleigh was named the winner for the category of Outstanding Young Employee in the 2019 Business Illawarra Awards and listed as a finalist in the 2019 State Business Awards for Outstanding Young Employee across New South Wales. Ashleigh was also named a finalist in the 2019 Illawarra Women in Business Awards for Young Business Woman of the Year.  


Outside of Kells

 

Outside the office, Ashleigh dances competitively each year in the Bjelke Peterson Physical Culture Championships (“Physie”). Ashleigh has won the title of National Champion for her age a number of times and has been named the overall National Grand Champion Girl at the Sydney Opera House in 2019, 2022 and 2023. She is also a proud mum to 4 fur babies: 2 Pugs, a Chihuahua and a Staffy.

EXPERTISE AREAS

Family Law & Children

Family Law & Children