Our Team

Pippa Sampson

More than four decades of experience, and a practical, no-nonsense approach.

Pippa leads GE Law Services as Director and Principal, bringing more than four decades of legal experience to every matter. Admitted to practice in 1981, she became a partner of Goddard Elliott in 1989 and has guided the firm ever since.

Before joining the firm, Pippa served as a Ministerial Adviser and Personal Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Environment – experience that gives her rare insight into planning, local government and how the public sector works.

Known as an assertive yet practical advocate, Pippa takes a no-nonsense, commercial approach to solving problems. She appears in the Federal Court, the Supreme and County Courts and VCAT, as well as in mediations and arbitrations, acting for private companies large and small, individuals and families, local councils and developers. She is also appointed by the Supreme Court, VCAT and State Trustees to act as a professional executor or administrator.

Community and leadership

Pippa is a past President of the Eastern Suburbs Law Association, serving multiple terms, and was an executive board member at Methodist Ladies’ College, Kew, for nearly 20 years. She has served on the boards of the Law Institute of Victoria and Calisthenics Victoria, and has provided pro bono advice to a number of charitable organisations.

Adriane Whiticker

Careful, thorough advice for life’s most important decisions.

A local through and through, Adriane grew up in Mount Waverley and completed her Articles of Clerkship at GE Law Services before being admitted to practice in 2009. More than 15 years on, she remains a trusted adviser to families across Melbourne’s southern and eastern suburbs.

Adriane is passionate about helping clients plan for the future – from straightforward wills to complex estate plans involving blended families, superannuation and trusts. She also guides clients through retirement village contracts, guardianship matters and property transactions.

Before law, Adriane worked as a librarian, and she brings the same exceptional organisation and attention to detail to every file. Above all, she makes sure her clients feel heard, and leave confident about the road ahead. Adriane has also served on a number of not-for-profit boards.

Haydie Hussein

Sharp, analytical thinking for commercial, property and employment matters.

Hayriye (Haydie) Hussein brings a scientist’s precision to the practice of law. A graduate of Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science, she was admitted to practice in 2015 and has since instructed in every jurisdiction from VCAT through to the Supreme Court.

Her strong analytical skills make her a formidable problem-solver across commercial, property, building and employment matters – whether she is drafting clear, robust contracts, advising on a building dispute, or helping an employer or employee resolve a workplace issue.

Haydie takes the time to understand what matters most to each client, then sets out a clear, practical path to the right outcome.

Jane Hughes

Smooth, well-managed property settlements, from contract to keys.

Jane is GE Law Services’ conveyancer, guiding clients through the buying and selling of property with care and attention to detail.

Whether you are buying your first home, selling the family home or investing in property, Jane manages the process from start to finish – reviewing contracts, keeping you informed at every stage and making sure settlement runs smoothly.

Working closely with the firm’s lawyers, Jane ensures that any legal issues that arise along the way are handled quickly and properly.

Sonia Cannataro

Keeping the firm’s accounts accurate, clear and on time.

As Accounts Manager, Sonia looks after the financial side of GE Law Services – client billing, payments and the firm’s accounts – so our lawyers can stay focused on your matter.

Sonia brings a careful, methodical approach to every invoice and transaction, making sure clients receive clear, accurate accounts with no surprises.

If you have a question about an invoice, a payment or the costs on your matter, Sonia is happy to help and will explain things in plain language.