Meet the legal team behind Williams & Lay Lawyers

Meet The Legal Team Of Behind Williams & Lay Lawyers Across Eastern Melbourne

Where it all began for Williams & Lay Lawyers

Williams & Lay Lawyers (previously Brian & Margaret Williams) is a general practice law firm based in Lilydale, mainly servicing clients in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. Brian and Margaret Williams have been practising in the area since 1991 and established the practice, then called Brian & Margaret Williams Lawyers, in 2004. In 2015 Evan Lay purchased the practice, and Brian & Margaret continued to work with the practice going forward until June 2021 when they retired.


We pride ourselves on our commitment to our clients and referrers; we aim to build strong and sustainable relationships with an aim to consistently provide the highest level of quality, practical and cost-effective advice. We endeavour to ensure that all our clients are kept up to date wherever possible, with communication being a key factor in our work ethics.

Our legal team have your back

We run an advanced date software system that allows for precise tracking and future planning of files to ensure that all files are managed and run in a timely and efficient time frame. Our passionate & dynamic team strive to be the best at what they do. They are committed to providing you with a personal experience tailored to your needs, so excellent results are achieved every time for every client with minimum fuss.


We offer a free, no-obligation initial short phone conference with new clients to provide initial guidance and establish whether we can assist you further. Our office is located on ground level providing easy access for those with limited mobility; in some cases, our staff may be able to attend to your home or office if you are unable to make it to our office. Phone us today to book your appointment.

Evan Lay

Legal Practitioner & Proprietor


Evan graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2007 and was admitted to practice as an Australian Legal Practitioner in 2009. Evan has worked for Allens (then Allens Arthur Robinson), Conveyancing Work Solicitors, and Slater & Gordon. He has experience in property, wills & estates, powers of attorney, estate litigation, debt recovery, sale & purchase of a business, contract, and commercial matters. Evan enjoys playing tennis, keeping active and travelling.


Previous qualifications & experience:

  • Bachelor of Laws (2007)
  • Admitted Australian Legal Practitioner
  • Conveyancing Work Solicitors
  • Allens (Formerly Allens Arthur Robinson)
  • Slater & Gordon

Rubal Sachdeva

Legal Practitioner


Rubal (Ruben) joined the Williams and Lay team in 2020.


Before he was admitted as a lawyer, Rubal was a franchisee and business owner. He has worked across a number of different industries and brings a pragmatic approach to his practice by drawing on his vast experiences. Rubal specialises in retail & commercial leasing, sale & purchase of businesses, franchising, disputes & litigation, wills & estates, and is willing to take on most contract and commercial matters.


Rubal graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in 2016 after having previously completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Applied Finance from Monash University.


Rubal lives locally and enjoys scuba diving, hiking, and travelling during his time off.


Previous qualifications & experience:

  • Bachelor of Laws (2016)
  • Masters of Applied Finance (2012)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance, Business Law & Tax) (2010)
  • Admitted Australian Legal Practitioner
  • Solicitor at Remington Wright & Co.
  • Franchisee for Goodyear Dunlop Australia

Leah Cook

Legal Assistant



Having previously worked in Real Estate and with several years of experience in customer service, Leah goes above and beyond to provide her clients with the highest level of service. Leah’s exceptional organisation and time-management skills help lead to enhanced productivity and make her an invaluable member of the team at Williams & Lay Lawyers.


Leah understands that excellent customer experience is paramount in any business. When it comes to dealing with clients, professional service and consistent communication are vital to cultivate client relationships and providing each of our clients with the service they deserve. Having lived in the Yarra Valley for most of her life, she has a great appreciation for the area and all it has to offer.


In her downtime, she loves spending time outdoors and taking her dog Pippa on walks with her friends.

Sharon Mak

Legal Assistant


Sharon has worked in the legal industry since 2006. Firstly commencing as a receptionist, then worked her way up to become a paralegal in the areas of wills, probate, conveyancing, leasing, and commercial litigation in general practice law firms. She completed her advanced diploma of business in legal practice in 2011. Outside of work, Sharon enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, skiing and travelling.


She is also fluent in Cantonese and speaks conversational Mandarin.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice)

Kevin Yip

Legal Practitioner


Kevin joined the Williams and Lay team in 2021.


Prior to starting his career in legal services, he was a registered Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. He has worked across several different healthcare settings during his time as a pharmacist but has always had a keen interest in law. He has experience in property, wills & estates, powers of attorney, estate litigation and debt recovery matters.


Kevin graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Melbourne in 2014 after having previously completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Monash University. Kevin lives near the bay area in Melbourne and, in his free time, enjoys strolling along the beach, keeping active and travelling.


Previous qualifications & experience:

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (2011)
  • Juris Doctor (2014)
  • Registered as a Pharmacist with General Registration
  • Admitted Australian Legal Practitioner

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