Our Team

Grant is the Principal of Garden & Montgomerie and a highly experienced solicitor who has practiced law since 1994. He joined G&M in 2004 and has been a partner since 2006 and the sole principal since 2018.

Grant’s main areas of expertise include agribusiness, commercial and business structuring and transactions, rural conveyancing, succession planning (personal, rural and business), Wills and probates, and estate administration including contested estates. Small wonder then that Grant’s typical work day simply “starts early and ends late”.

Experience, expertise and a single-minded focus are the best skills Grant brings to his job, ensuring each of his clients get the best outcome possible. The relationships Grant forms with these clients are his favourite aspect of working at G&M. “We have a number of families who have been clients of the firm for generations. I love that sense of continuity and enjoy seeing the next generation coming through.”

Grant was recognised by Doyles Guide as a leading Agribusiness Lawyer in 2025.

Having limited time away from the office to pursue his sporting passions, Grant enjoys cycling, the gym and fishing- although the big fish remains elusive!

Aside from a dubious sporting career, Grant tends to prefer spending his downtime at home with his family: wife, Genevieve, daughters Hannah and Rachael and son, Jack.

Born and raised in Cowra, June is G&M’s longest-serving staff member having joined the firm in 1998 as the Office Junior. She served as an indispensable paralegal to her eventual predecessor and mentor, Geoff Casey, for many years before completing a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New England (2014) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Distinction) from the Australian National University (2014).

June was admitted as a Lawyer in the Supreme Court of New South Wales in early 2015 and included in the High Court of Australia’s Register of Practitioners that same year.

June’s main areas of practice are Criminal Law, Family Law and Civil Litigation.

Her typical day at G&M involves liaising with clients and other legal professionals.  She regularly appears at the Cowra Local Court.

June’s attention to detail, hardworking ethos and passion for obtaining the best outcome for all of her clients makes her a highly valued member of G&M.  June is committed to offering professional, supportive and timely services to her clients.

Although June spends the majority of her waking hours at G&M, she enjoys a range of extra-curricular hobbies including photography (award-winning) and helping out on the family farm.

Ingrid graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws. She was admitted as a solicitor in 2016 and began her legal career with a stint with a commercial law firm in Dubbo.

In 2017, she enrolled in a Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Business Management with Charles Sturt University and spent some time working with a supplier of farm inputs, where she worked in sales, human resources and workplace health & safety. Ingrid returned to legal practice in 2020, firstly  with  a well known Orange firm before making the move to G&M.

Having grown up in a farming family, Ingrid has a passion for agribusiness, especially farm succession planning and rural property matters. She also attends to conveyancing, estate planning, probate and estate administration.

Tom is a dedicated and focused solicitor serving the Greater Central West and Far West regions.

Tom’s main areas of practice are civil and commercial litigation, business law, estate dispute resolution and litigation, wills & estates and property conveyancing. Tom regularly appears in the Local Court and takes on complex matters in the New South Wales District and Supreme Courts briefing experienced barristers as advocate, this collaborative approach leverages his client-focused preparation and the barrister’s court advocacy expertise.

A graduate of the University of Canberra with a double degree in Commerce and Law, Tom further qualified with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Australian National University. His practice is built on methodical planning, transparent fee structures, and providing tailor‑made legal solutions.

Outside his legal work, he enjoys farming life and is a sports enthusiast which instils community values and perspective and cherishes time with family and mates.

These interests shape his genuine, approachable styling—clients consistently remark on his balanced blend of professionalism and warmth.

Rosa has been with Garden & Montgomerie since 2002, and has more than 30 years experience within the legal industry. As Grant Chamberlain’s Assistant, Rosa’s strong work ethic, attention to detail and organisational skills are invaluable. She is generally the first to arrive and one of the last to leave each day. Her typical day includes a range of tasks including administration, conveyancing, Wills, company establishment and estates.

Rosa thrives on her expansive role as well as on the challenges it offers her and enjoys the friendly atmosphere of G&M. She is an energetic, reliable and knowledgeable colleague who is committed to providing excellent customer service and assisting anyone who asks for a helping hand. Rosa’s mantra in both her work-life and home-life is to always look for the positives in any situation, a legacy from her Dad who also thought positively.

In her rare time away from G&M, Rosa is an excellent cook and baker (to which her colleagues can attest) and she enjoys spending quality time with her family and socialising with friends.

Having left Sydney more than 40 years ago in search of a quiet tree-change in Cowra, Sharyn still questions how she ended up eventually working at G&M in Bookkeeping – the antithesis of a quiet work day! However, despite her own fast-paced and hectic work days, Sharyn somehow manages to be the cool and calm head who steadies the ship here at G&M.

Her job description covers finances, bookkeeping and “anything else she’s told to do!” so Sharyn’s abilities to adapt to constantly-changing situations and keep her head on a swivel as well as a passion for being pedantic means she is terrific at her role.

Sharyn’s favourite aspects of her job are its varied nature and the people she works with. She takes great pride in the practice itself and is determined each day to do the job well and always get it right.

When she can manage time away from the office, Sharyn enjoys social tennis at the local club and reading. She also devotes a small amount of time to contemplating her overwhelming pile of craft to-do projects!

Cynthia works in administration on a full-time basis at Garden & Montgomerie, having joined the team in early 2021. A typical day in the office for Cynthia might include invoicing, creation of client files, preparing contracts, client liaison and data entry as well as manning the G&M Reception desk as the ‘Back-up Switch Chick’ when required. Small wonder that one of Cynthia’s values is helping others!

An honest, reliable and dedicated worker, Cynthia enjoys the challenge of learning new skills at G&M and appreciates the friendly and helpful staff. Her past experience and skills have quickly made her a valued and welcome member of the crew.

Cynthia is an avid reader outside of the office and enjoys doing crafts in her spare time.

Elyse Sutherland brings a reliable, helpful and happy persona to G&M, where she has worked since 2009. Since 2015, she has worked as Personal Assistant to June Langfield.

Elyse’s day-to-day involves liaising with clients, Barristers and other Solicitors, as well as performing various clerical and administrative duties across a broad range of areas of the law including Family Law, Criminal Law and Civil Litigation.  She enjoys a friendly and effective working relationship with June and thrives on the variety of cases she is involved with, knowing that no two are the same.

Elyse currently works part-time and is in the G&M Cowra office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. When she is not working, Elyse enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters (including twins)!

Annabel is one of the newest kids on the G&M block, working in the office on Mondays and Thursdays since mid-2021 in a marketing and digital media capacity. Her role includes managing the firm’s social media (follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn today!), business promotion and growth, website management, advertising and content creation.

A degree in communications, experience in event management, promotions, social media campaigns, team building, executive-level support, administration and a diverse corporate background (and many indoor plants) are useful skills and credentials Annabel brings to her position. She has a strong interest in learning new things, is quick to learn these new things and is a friendly, outgoing team member.

Annabel loves the challenges, opportunities and autonomy of her role at G&M plus the great people, variation of tasks and the social morning and afternoon teas – cornerstones of the Garden & Montgomerie work day.

Having spent several years living overseas and interstate, Annabel is proud to once again call Cowra home and recognises the “centre of world friendship” as a great place to raise a family. She spends her downtime with her three young sons and patient husband and also enjoys catching up with friends and trying to understand and control her large, ‘sometimes-thriving / sometimes-dying’ garden.

Genevieve has a background in banking, finance  and administration and brings a wealth of experience to her position at G&M. She has a vibrant personality and is well-regarded as an open, easy-going and hard-working member of the team who always offers a helping hand where needed. Genevieve is responsible for  the smooth running of our domestic conveyancing practice from the preparation of contracts through exchange to settlement.  Our clients appreciate her for her willingness to go the extra mile to deliver a successful outcome.

When Genevieve is not working she loves spending  time with her family and dogs – at the beach if possible! She is a great baker and spoils the team with her treats.

Genevieve works in the office from Monday to Thursday (and more Friday’s than she would probably like).

Hannah’s role as Assistant at G&M means that no two days are the same. Her job can include file management and preservation, ad hoc administrative duties, restocking office supplies and generally ensuring the wellbeing and upkeep of all staff members. Luckily, Hannah’s adaptable, passionate and high-spirited nature perfectly suits the variability of her role and she prides herself on consistently doing “whatever needs to be done” to keep the office running smoothly.

Hannah values the kind and friendly nature of the other staff at G&M who, in turn, appreciate her happy personality and tuneful humming which keeps everyone upbeat!

After completing high school Hannah spent time travelling in England and South Africa. During this time she visited family, gained valuable work experience and also volunteered for causes important to her.

Away from the office, Hannah pursues her artistic interests which include charcoal drawing and an amateur foray into mosaics. She is also a talented singer and enjoys spending time with her dogs.

Hannah is in the office on Mondays.

As front desk receptionist, Judith is the first point of contact for our valued clients, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience for all visitors and clients.

With a background in tutoring, sport & fitness, IT, management and customer service, she brings strong administrative and customer service skills to her role.

When she is away from the office she enjoys reading, crafts, pottering around in the garden and taking spontaneous road trips and walks with her husband.