Legal Team

Becca has a special ability to connect with people, whilst mastering the detail of their circumstances, understanding their objectives and driving difficult matters through to resolution.

Becca holds a Double Degree in Law and Criminology and has practiced Family Law throughout her career, including with two of Western Australia’s leading firms, before joining Maria Loukas in the establishment of Loukas Law in early 2017.

During her career, Becca has worked with many clients through a range of Family Law situations, from negotiated amicable settlement, to mediated resolution, through to full scale litigation.

Becca was drawn to Family Law through an empathy for people. She has always had a strong interest in social justice, contributing her knowledge and experience to community programs over a number of years.

In 2015, Becca was invited by Legal Aid WA to become a Court Welfare Officer – assisting vulnerable members of the community through their court process. In 2016, Becca was invited to participate in the Sellenger Centre Criminal Justice Review Project, contributing her efforts within the Investigation Team for the Innocence Project.

Having worked alongside some of WA and Australia’s leading Barristers, forensic accountants and counsellors Becca has the detailed Family Law knowledge and understanding to support and guide clients through difficult times.

Professional Memberships

Law Society WA
Family Law Section Australia
Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia

Alyce is a highly motivated, relatable and lateral thinker who sees solutions and not problems. Her long history in client focused roles and a commitment to their satisfaction means that she will go above and beyond to ensure all personal and legal expectations are met.

Alyce graduated from the University of New England with a double degree in Law and financial services. Her history in the financial and banking industry, provides her with first hand experience regarding the intricacy of property settlements and company structures. Alyce has completed her Masters of Law (Applied Law) majoring in Family Law and her  Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through the College of Law.

Since admission to the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Alyce has practiced solely in Family Law with a strong background in children’s matters. Alyce has a particular interest in matters involving high levels of family violence and other child protection issues.  Her experience in this area allows her to connect with her clients and anticipate and successfully respond to their needs.

Throughout her time as a solicitor, Alyce has had the opportunity to work closely with and be mentored by some of Perth’s most experienced Barristers including senior counsel providing a greater understanding of complex family law issues.

Sophie is a high achiever with a never give up attitude. When things get tough Sophie gets tougher, sharper and more determined. Underlying this is a real commitment to understanding people and their circumstances.

Sophie’s social interests are illustrated by her studies. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Honours as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, majoring in Psychology, which together provide her special insight and empathy for Family Law situations.

In her last year of study, Sophie was invited by the Law School to participate in its Honours program. Sophie embraced this opportunity and undertook a thesis in the field of intellectual property, which was subsequently published in the UWA Intellectual Property Law Review in January 2017.

During her studies, Sophie also had experience working in one of Australia’s top-tier commercial law firms in 2015.

Sophie commenced work as a paralegal at Loukas Law in June 2017, where her passion for Family Law quickly evolved. After completing her Practical Legal Training requirements through the College of Law in 2017, she obtained a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in April 2018.

During her time at Loukas Law, Sophie has assisted with complex trial work in the Family Court of Western Australia and worked alongside some of Australia’s leading Queens Counsel and Barristers.

Sophie understands the importance of developing and maintaining trustworthy relationships – being mindful of the difference it makes to people’s lives is why Sophie is committed to helping people.

Professional Memberships

Law Society WA
Family Law Section Australia
Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia

Grace is vibrant, articulate, pragmatic and yet compassionate – going above and beyond to support clients through their life challenges. If you are ever at a loss for words to express your thoughts, feelings and personal situation, Grace can give them voice in the most powerful way.

Grace graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Laws degree, holds a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice through the College of Law and following the commencement of her legal career in Sydney, was admitted as a Lawyer to the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

Prior to her admission, Grace worked for a communications and public relations agency before joining one of Australia’s leading international law firms, Norton Rose Fulbright. Grace joined Norton Rose as a paralegal in the Sydney property law team and continued in this team as a lawyer upon her admission.

Returning to Perth to join Loukas Law, Grace’s keen interest in fairness and the service of people saw her move into Family Law become a natural extension of her values and beliefs.

Professional Memberships

Law Society WA
Family Law Section Australia
Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia

In a sea of uncertainty – Renee is your anchor. Her great ability to listen, combined with her experience and insight, provide confidence and strength in your time of need.

Renee also has an acute eye for detail, and prides herself on producing thorough and thoughtful advice for our clients. She has the patience and canny to piece together and navigate even the most complex of situations. She then takes the time to communicate her solutions – in detail.

Working as a Law Clerk whilst completing her legal studies, Renee graduated from Murdoch University in late 2015 with a Bachelor of Laws. She was then admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia in February 2017.

Renee has broad experience in various practice areas including: Wills, probate and deceased estates; Violence restraining orders; Civil litigation; Criminal law; and Personal injury. However, she has always had a particular interest in family law. As an empathetic person, she feels drawn to helping people through difficult legal and personal situations.

Outside of work, Renee is an avid netballer. She has played both competitively and casually since 2002.

Professional Memberships

Law Society WA
Family Law Practitioners of WA

As our next lawyer in training, Courtney is the epitome of a vibrant up-and-comer, with a huge capacity to learn and deliver results. If you need five things done at once – and with a smile – give it to Courtney and she will work out what needs to happen for number 6. She does this all with a strategic appreciation and focus on results beyond her years.

Courtney thrives in dynamic environments with many tasks on-the-go. This comes through in her pragmatic and bubbly attitude towards her colleagues and our clients.

Graduating in 2018 with a Double Degree in Law and Commerce, majoring in International Business, Courtney is close to completing her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice through the College of Law. By 2020, she will be a fully minted legal practitioner.

While completing her studies, Courtney worked at a suburban law firm where she gained insights into civil, criminal, family and estate law, and obtained a wealth of experience dealing with clients from diverse backgrounds. She also spent a semester studying in Chicago where she built on her ability to adapt to different situations, connect with people and view things from a different perspective.

Being an empathetic person, she found herself particularly drawn to family law.

Courtney enjoys supporting our solicitors in running matters and receiving first-hand experience in complex cases and trial work. She also understands that the process can sometimes be long and challenging and is committed to assisting clients through their journey.

Simone’s desire to assist people during times of difficulty was realised with her move to Loukas Law, where she serves our clients as our dearly valued paralegal.

Simone started her career 13 years ago with Ernst & Young, one of the world’s top four professional accounting firms, developing her professional skills in a high-performance environment, delivering audit and advisory engagements for small and large companies across a broad range of industries. Simone then progressed to develop an executive career in commerce, holding senior finance roles at BHP Billiton Ltd, Rio Tinto Ltd and Ascot Resources Ltd, both in Perth and internationally.

With a young family of her own, Simone’s interests started to shift to applying her skills in social service roles – the value of helping people being strong in her life. Simone brings to her work a first-hand understanding of the challenges and complexities our clients face in managing, addressing and resolving matters relating to their families and children.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand

Jane brings a wealth of accounting and administrative knowledge and wonderful warmth and humour to Loukas Law. She is our accountant, business brains, and the owner of our four-legged mascot, Jax.

Jane has worked in the legal industry for over 30 years.  Her work journey began in the City of London.  She started her career as a Legal Secretary and later retrained as a Legal Accounts Manager with the firm Keene Marsland, where she worked for 13 years, before immigrating with her family to Perth in 1996.

Jane commenced work in Perth with Paterson & Dowding family lawyers, progressing to deliver various part-time positions over 17 years, culminating as Finance Manager.

From 2008 to date Jane has also worked part-time for the Family Law Practitioners’ Association of WA, as Administrative Assistant and Book-keeper.

Jane commenced work with Loukas Law at its inception in January 2017, as Accounts Manager.

When your professional legal team are in the thick of it you need their office to run effortlessly – to keep stress levels down and the results flowing. When you walk into the our office you will see the gift we have in Meg.

Meg has an uncanny ability to steady the office in times of chaos: she is always on top of things, while keeping one eye on everyone’s future.

In 2018, Meg graduated with Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Management and Public Relations. Following graduation, she commenced full-time with Loukas Law.

Originally starting out as a legal assistant, Meg quickly advanced to an office management role, because of her exceptional organisational skills. She also now assists Jane Goddard with account management, proving her talent for taking on new challenges and thriving when juggling various responsibilities.