Schultz Toomey O'Brien Lawyers has appointed Liz Catton as a senior associate in the firm's family law team.

Catton brings over 18 years of experience, having previously held a variety of senior roles in private practice as well as key positions in large organisations such as NAB, the Australian Banking and Financial Services Ombudsman, the Department of Natural Resources and Water and the Department of Justice and Attorney General.

"With an extensive legal background, Liz is passionate about people and as a result of having handled many complex cases she is well versed in all areas of family law whether it be dispute resolution, handling property settlements, negotiating child support agreement, pre-nuptial agreements, child protection issues, divorce and spousal maintenance matters," said partner and head of the firm's family law team, Leisa Toomey.