Carolyn Riley.

Senior Associate
LLB, GDLP
  • Agribusiness
  • Commercial Law
  • Litigation
  • Property
  • Estate Litigation
  • Family & De Facto
  • Succession Planning
  • Estate Administration
  • Deceased Estates
  • Wills
  • Estate Planning
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Carolyn Riley is a Senior Associate at HHG Legal Group, based in the firm’s Albany office and advising individuals, families, business owners, and farming enterprises across commercial, litigation, family law, and estates matters.

Working across several areas of legal practice, Carolyn provides practical and relationship-focused advice tailored to the needs of regional clients and communities throughout the Great Southern and regional Western Australia. Her experience spans family law matters, commercial disputes, estate planning, deceased estates, farming and agribusiness matters, renewable energy projects, and broader litigation and property-related issues.

Carolyn regularly assists clients with parenting and property settlement matters, wills and succession planning, probate and estate administration, commercial disputes, and legal matters involving farming enterprises and family-owned businesses. She understands the personal, financial, and operational pressures that often intersect in regional and family business matters and focuses on helping clients navigate these issues with clear and practical advice.

Based in Albany, Carolyn has developed strong relationships within the local community and is known for her approachable nature, professionalism, and genuine commitment to supporting clients through often complex and challenging situations. She brings warmth, humour, and a down-to-earth approach to her work, helping clients feel comfortable and supported while navigating difficult matters. Her friendly personality is valued by both clients and colleagues alike.

Areas of Focus.

  • Parenting agreements, parenting disputes, property division and property disputes in Family Law matters;
  • Contractual disputes;
  • Wind farm, solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) agreements;
  • Private and commercial property leasing;
  • Farm leases and share farming agreements;
  • Real property matters including changes of ownership, mortgages, restrictive covenants and easements
  • Business sale/purchase;
  • Estate planning;
  • Guardianship and Administration matters; and
  • Review and preparation of Trust deeds.

Experience working with:

  • Property
  • Farming and agribusiness clients
  • Regional and family-owned businesses
  • Individuals and families
  • Property owners and business operators
  • Great Southern and regional WA communities

Accreditations for Carolyn.

  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Laws – University of Notre Dame Australia
    • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – College of Law
  • Courts Admitted

    • Supreme Court of Western Australia – 2015
  • Memberships

    • Law Society of Western Australia
    • Australian Institute of Management (WA)
    • Board Member, PIVOT

What our clients are saying about us.

  • Hi Carolyn, Thank you for your time last week, running me through options and the process. I appreciate how responsive both you and Tammy were to my request, HHG will be my first call if I need assistance again.
    S.F
    Albany Office
  • Thank you to the team at HHG.
    J.B
    Albany Office
  • We couldn’t have felt more comfortable with HHG Lawyers and their staff. They truly put us at ease during what has been a very stressful health journey. They took the time to understand our situation, and their support made a real difference. Highly recommend!
    D.C
    Albany Office