Clayton Long

Clayton Long is a distinguished partner at Long Saad Woodbridge (LSW), a firm he co-founded over 25 years ago. Renowned for his expertise in Family Law, Clayton also has extensive experience in Commercial Litigation and Employment Law. His approach, characterised by openness and transparency, builds strong client relationships crucial for achieving decisive results. Clayton's proficiency in family law encompasses complex property matters, parenting and abductions, pre-nuptial agreements, and issues concerning de facto and same-sex relationships. He excels in managing intricate financial matters involving significant asset pools across multiple jurisdictions. His work with Binding Financial Agreements for some of Australia's wealthiest families stands testament to his skill in navigating the complexities of wealth and asset management. Clayton is known for his compassionate and personable manner, prioritising favourable outcomes without resorting to court. His strategic and communicative approach has led him to represent clients successfully in numerous reported family law decisions. His contributions have even seen him establish new legal precedents, particularly in family law trusts and inheritances, and advising on international family law matters. His legal journey began after completing his Commerce degree, working as an Accounting Intern at Price Waterhouse Coopers. He furthered his studies by acquiring a Bachelor of Law, later joining Minter Ellison's Taxation, Commercial Litigation, and Insolvency divisions. In 1991, he joined Potts Latimer Solicitors as a Litigation lawyer before co-founding Clinch Neville Long, which evolved into Long Saad Woodbridge. Clayton's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law from the Australian National University, and a Master of Law from Sydney University. Admitted as a solicitor in 1989, his work has propelled LSW to be ranked among the best law firms in 2018 and 2019 by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market. Throughout his career, Clayton has successfully resolved thousands of family law cases, achieving a 97% resolution rate without court hearings.