Established 2003 · Melbourne, Australia

Sebastian Rubera
& Associates

Multi-award winning long established and respected boutique law firm
across Family Law, Commercial Litigation, Migration & Contracts

2016–2019 APAC Legal Award
Best Family Law Firm Melbourne
2018 ACQ5 Law Award
Regional Family Law Firm of the Year
2025 & 2026 Lawyer International Legal 100
Best Family Law Firm Australia

Our Practice Areas

Specialised legal expertise delivered with precision, strategy and an unwavering commitment to your interests.

Family Law

Comprehensive representation in complex family matters before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, across Victoria, NSW and Queensland.

  • Complex Property Disputes
  • Children's Orders
  • Binding Financial Agreements
  • Child & Spousal Maintenance
  • Restraining Orders & Injunctions
  • Applications, Affidavits & Financial Statements

Commercial Litigation

Strategic dispute resolution and advocacy in the Supreme and County Courts of Victoria, from complex multi-party disputes to high-value commercial settlements.

  • Supreme Court of Victoria Proceedings
  • County Court of Victoria Proceedings
  • Multi-Party Complex Disputes
  • High-End Commercial Settlement Negotiations
  • Foreign Investment Matters
  • Sustainable & Renewable Energy Disputes

Migration Law

Thorough passionate and expert representation, before the Administrative Review Tribunal and Appeals to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Sebastian has extensive experience with reviews of administrative decisions and appeals from the Administrative Review Tribunal to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

  • Visa Application Submissions
  • Administrative Review Tribunal Appearances
  • Federal Court Migration Appeals
  • Delegate Decision Reviews
  • Review & Appeal Documentation Preparation

Commercial Contracts

Precise drafting of complex commercial agreements to protect your interests and formalise significant business transactions with clarity and enforceability.

  • Shareholders Agreements
  • Heads of Agreement (HOA)
  • Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
  • Contracts for Sale of Commercial Property
  • Contracts for Sale of Business
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A Legacy of Legal Excellence in Australia

Sebastian Rubera & Associates is a multi-award winning long established and respected boutique law firm, with over 21 years of distinguished practice across Family Law, Commercial Litigation, Migration drafting and advising on Commercial Contracts.

Founded and led by the Principal Sebastian Rubera — a Legal Practitioner admitted to the Bar practice as a Barrister and Solicitor on 7 April 1988 — the firm has built its reputation on meticulous preparation, passionate advocacy and exceptional client outcomes. We appear in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in the Family Law jurisdiction and Migration jurisdiction, the Supreme and County Courts of Victoria, and the Administrative Review Tribunal, representing clients across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

Our firm is particularly committed to defending the rights of vulnerable individuals, including victims of coercive control and members of the Vietnamese community who have made significant investments in Australia and who have fallen victim to the misconduct and misrepresentations of opportunistic developers.

1988 Year of Admission
10+ Major Awards
3 States of Practice

Courts & Tribunals We Appear In

Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia Supreme Court of Victoria County Court of Victoria Administrative Review Tribunal

Recognition

Awards & Accolades

A decade of recognised excellence in Australian legal practice.

2016

Most Innovative Family Law Firm — Melbourne

APAC Legal Award

2017

Best Family Law Firm — Melbourne

APAC Legal Award & AI Global Excellence Award 2017

2018

Regional Family Law Firm of the Year — Australia

ACQ5 Law Award

2019

Best Family Law Firm Melbourne & Regional Family Lawyer of the Year

APAC Legal Award & ACQ5 Law Award 2019

2025

Best Family Law Firm of the Year — Australia

Lawyer International Legal 100

2026

Best Family Law Firm of the Year — Australia

Lawyer International Legal 100 (Forthcoming)

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We understand that legal matters can be challenging and sensitive. Our team is here to provide clear, expert guidance tailored to your situation. Contact us today to discuss your matter in confidence.

Office

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Telephone

To be confirmed

Business Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM AEST

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