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LLB(Hons), BBus(Acc), GradDip Legal Practice (ANU), Registered Migration Agent · Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Jasmin is a Partner of the firm and brings a unique combination of legal, accounting, finance and commercial expertise to her practice. Born and raised in Melbourne, she has over a decade of legal experience and has built a career founded upon academic excellence, commercial understanding and practical legal experience.
Jasmin attended Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, where she was awarded Dux Prizes in Business Management, Legal Studies, Accounting and Economics. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), combining her passion for law with a strong foundation in commerce and financial management. She then completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through the Australian National University (ANU) and was admitted to legal practice in Victoria. She has also been registered as a Migration Agent.
Prior to practising law, Jasmin worked within one of Australia's leading accounting and advisory firms in audit and financial compliance, gaining valuable experience in financial reporting, business operations, risk management and corporate governance. She has also been a Registered Practising Accountant with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and has extensive experience in finance, lending, taxation and real estate transactions.
Throughout her legal career, Jasmin has practised in both suburban and Melbourne CBD law firms, acting for individuals, businesses, developers, investors and corporate clients. She has worked extensively as a commercial litigator and has held senior leadership positions, including managing legal teams and heading property and conveyancing divisions.
Jasmin practises across a broad range of legal areas, including commercial litigation, property law, family law, deceased estates, estate disputes, insolvency, debt recovery, migration law, business transactions and commercial disputes. Her multidisciplinary background enables her to provide clients with practical advice that considers both the legal and commercial implications of every matter. She regularly appears in Courts and Tribunals throughout Victoria and is known for her direct approach, strategic thinking and commitment to achieving practical, cost-effective outcomes.
LLB, B.Com(Acc), GradDip(Legal Practice) · Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Andrew Sandhu is a Partner — Barrister & Solicitor at Lawyers of Preston with an outstanding track record in criminal defence, traffic law, drink driving, conveyancing, family law and commercial matters. Holding both a law degree and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Andrew brings a unique dual perspective to legal matters — particularly in commercial disputes, business law and property transactions.
Andrew appears regularly in courts across Melbourne and Victoria including Broadmeadows, Sunshine, Melbourne CBD, Ringwood, Dandenong and Werribee Magistrates' Courts. A former IPA-accredited accountant, Andrew's financial acumen gives clients an advantage in complex commercial, business sale and property matters. Andrew is known for being direct, accessible and relentlessly focused on results.
LLB · Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria (December 2020)
Rita Charchar is a Lawyer at Lawyers of Preston, admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in December 2020. Rita brings focused expertise across property law, family law, criminal defence, conveyancing and family violence intervention orders (FVIO) — providing clients with practical, results-driven legal advice across Melbourne and Victoria.
Rita's approach is client-first — clear communication, thorough preparation and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. She works closely with clients across Melbourne's northern, southern, eastern and western suburbs, as well as regional Victoria.
LLB · Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria (September 2023)
Busra Kurt is a Lawyer at Lawyers of Preston, admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in September 2023. Busra brings focused expertise across property law, family law, criminal defence, conveyancing and family violence intervention orders (FVIO) — providing clients with practical, results-driven legal advice across Melbourne and Victoria.
Busra's approach is client-first — clear communication, thorough preparation and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. She works closely with clients across Melbourne's northern, southern, eastern and western suburbs, as well as regional Victoria.
"Jasmin handled my criminal matter with complete professionalism. I always felt informed and supported. The outcome exceeded my expectations."
"Andrew got me the best possible result on my drink driving charge. Direct, honest advice — he told me exactly what to expect and delivered."
"The team at Lawyers of Preston genuinely cared about my family situation. Jasmin and Andrew worked together on my case and I could not have asked for better support."
