About Us
Conflict can be overwhelming, especially when it involves your family or your work.
We offer a thoughtful alternative to court: one that reduces stress, supports better communication, and gives you greater control over the outcome. With experienced lawyers and accredited mediators, we create a calm, confidential space where meaningful progress can be made.
For families, we offer a unique gender-balanced co-mediation option. As both life and business partners, Sandy and Mary Louise work together to create a balanced, supportive space where each parent feels heard and empowered to make decisions that support their children’s well-being.
Our work is guided by respect, empathy, and the belief that with the right support, people are capable of reaching meaningful, lasting solutions without the need to go to court.
Our Experts
With more than a combined 60 years experience, Spectrum Law and Mediations has a wealth of knowledge and life experience to help people navigate the difficult circumstances they face during a family separation or commercial dispute.
Mary Louise Hatch (Principal | Director)
Nationally Accredited Mediator | Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner | Parenting Co-ordinator | Lawyer
BA LLB LLM
As a young lawyer, Mary Louise worked out that separating couples need a lot of support and encouragement to work together and avoid hurting the kids. So, she decided to also become a Mediator. She now works with people and families of all kinds to help them make the best decisions they can for their family without fighting or going anywhere near a court. Mary Louise also enjoys singing, after hours of course!
Family Lawyer
Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS)
Accredited Family Dispute Resolution
Parenting Coordinator
Sandy Woolley (Director)
Mediator | Lawyer
BA LLB Grad Dip Bus Admin
As a seasoned negotiator of more than 20 years, Sandy enjoys the challenge of brokering business deals that achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. He brings his commercial experience to the mediation process and helps parties reach agreement without going to court. This includes assisting parties in commercial, wills and estates as well as family property disputes.
Sandy is a Director of Spectrum Law and Mediations and has been admitted to practice as a Legal Practitioner since 1991. As well as being a Lawyer with extensive commercial negotiation experience, Sandy has been a Nationally Accredited Mediator since 2014. Outside of work Sandy is an avid cyclist who often pedals in support of charities like the Amy Gillett Foundation, Tour de Cure and JDRF.
Lawyer
Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS)
What Our Clients Say
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