Our people

Brave Legal is committed to providing legal services in alignment with our four values: brave, committed, compassionate, and precise.

We strive to embody these values in every interaction with our clients.

Brave Legal Personal Injury Lawyers

Bree Knoester is the founder of Brave Legal and one of Australia’s leading personal injury lawyers.

Bree Knoester

Jyoti is a compassionate and caring medical negligence lawyer with a passion for the law and a deep insight into the medical profession.

Jyoti Haikerwal

Anastasia enjoys working closely with Workcover clients and understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll that injuries can have on individuals and their families.

Anastasia Nagorny

Luca is an experienced litigator who combines a down-to-earth, approachable manner with strong, strategic advocacy.

Luca Cherubin

Jo is a compassionate and thoughtful lawyer focussed on supporting each client wellbeing and recovery with empathy and legal clarity.

Joanne Martino

Our Support Staff

1231

Charlie is a law clerk working primarily in our medical negligence and public liability teams.

Law Clerk
Charlie Hondow
1231

Lucy is a law clerk working in our medical negligence, public liability and dust practices.

Law Clerk
Lucy French
1231

Ema is a legal assistant in our medical negligence practice, providing essential support to our team and clients.

Legal Assistant
Ema Pllana
1231

Nicole is a legal assistant at Brave Legal and is committed to helping people navigate the medical negligence claims process with understanding, clarity and care.

Legal Assistant
Nicole Valicek
1231

Isabel is a legal assistant working in our medical negligence practice; and brings empathy and compassion to each and every interaction.

Legal Assistant
Isabel Cook
1231

Jack is a legal assistant working in our work injury, public liability and medical negligence practices.

Legal Assistant
Jack Brown
1231

Pam Stavropoulos is the lead counsellor and therapist for our Brave Support program, a free wellbeing service offered to clients during their legal journey.

Counsellor and Therapist
Pam Stavropoulos
1231

Helen is passionate about developing talent, increasing capability, and fostering engagement and well-being at Brave Legal.

People and Culture Consultant
Helen Ayres
1231

Working in personal injury marketing for close to a decade, Niki is enthusiastic about the Brave Legal values and is driven to communicate valuable information about personal injury compensation in an easy-to-understand and compassionate way.

Marketing and Digital Consultant
Niki Jayemanne

Contact us