Our Team

David A B White

BComm (UNSW) LLB (ANU) Solicitor

David White did his practical legal training in Canberra after completing his post-graduate degree in law at ANU. David practised with Beveridge, Serisier & Brown Solicitors at Gilgandra for seven years before coming to A W Simpson & Co in Armidale in 1987. He is married to Karina; they have three children. He is the Anglican Diocesan Solicitor and attends St Peter’s Anglican Cathedral. He is a member of the Armidale Central Rotary Club and the Alliance Française at Armidale. He practices mainly in Conveyancing, Commercial Law, Wills & Estates, and Family Law. He has forty-four years of experience in general practice.

Mikayla Tinlin

Legal Secretary

Mikayla joined A W Simpson & Co as a Legal Secretary in March, 2018 whilst studying an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies majoring in Conveyancing through Southern Cross University, Lismore. She is also charming in her role as part-time receptionist and office manager.

mikaylatinlin@awsimpson.net.au

Robyn Newberry

Bookkeeper

Robyn joined our team in February 2023, with a strong background in bookkeeping and financial administration. Robyn's enthusiastic, cheerful disposition, common-sense approach, and efficient accounting methods support the other office staff, and keep us in order.

James Molyneux

Receptionist / Legal Secretary

James joined the office staff in February 2023. James is studying Law at the University of New England, so his practical experience with A W Simpson & Co is an aid to his learning. James grew up in the "Place of Galahs", gilagambuwan, or, in English, Gulargambone, but we don't hold that against him. His enthusiasm, interpersonal skills, and strong work ethic are positive assets for our office, and he has an ideal determination to help clients.

Heng Sun

LLB (UNE) Solicitor

Heng has a Degree of International Trade from Shandong Economy University, China, a Master of Arts from Qufu Normal University, China, and a Bachelor of Laws from our University of New England. Heng was admitted as a Legal Practitioner in New South Wales on 22nd August 2014. She practised in Armidale for a number of years as Sunshire Lawyers. She joined A W Simpson & Co on 16th December 2024. Heng is available to take on matters in Family Law, Care & Protection, Conveyancing, Wills & Estates, and Commercial work. She will battle to overcome obstacles on your behalf.