TFA Legal Named Melbourne’s Most Client-Centric Law Firm for 2025

MELBOURNE, VIC – TFA Legal & Advocacy, the pioneering law firm dedicated to trauma-informed legal support for women leaving coercive relationships, has today been recognised as Melbourne’s Most Client-Centric Law Firm in the APAC Insider Legal Awards 2025. Read more here: https://apacinsider.digital/winners/tfa-legal-2/

Founded by former wellbeing specialist and counsellor Naomi Pearce, TFA Legal is breaking new ground in the legal industry by combining expert litigation services with emotional and wellbeing support for women navigating the complex aftermath of abuse and coercive control

“After working on the frontlines as a counsellor, I was deeply motivated to ensure every woman had access to justice, even if it meant supporting them myself,” said Pearce.

“But that’s not a sustainable model. The system isn’t built for people leaving coercive relationships to pursue litigation. They’re often unprepared, emotionally shattered, and without access to the funds they need to secure their rights.”

TFA Legal’s trauma-informed model is not only winning awards, it’s changing lives. But as demand surges, so does the need for greater investment in its litigation approach, which ensures Australians can pursue justice regardless of their financial circumstances.

Recent data suggests there are an estimated 47,000 potential cases per year in Australia, highlighting both the scale of the need and the urgency of response. TFA Legal is strategically positioned at the intersection of legal, mental health, and counselling services, a promising cross-sector growth lever that sets a precedent for a new kind of client-focused legal practice.

This award comes at a crucial time, as conversations around coercive control, access to justice, and legal system reform continue to gain national traction. TFA Legal is leading by example, demonstrating how legal practice can be both rigorous and compassionate.