Pierre Saab — Principal/Director
Pierre was admitted to practice in 1996.
Pierre represents corporate and individual clients in business and litigation matters predominantly in the areas of construction law, property law, conveyancing, business law and litigation.
He also regularly appears in the Land & Environment Court representing developers in a range of planning matters.
Pierre represents his clients in complex commercial litigation matters involving equitable relief, breach of contract, tort, property disputes and planning matters. He is also experienced in the appellate jurisdiction of the courts.
Pierre is very experienced in all areas of construction law, including extensive work in the litigation of building defect disputes. He is also engaged in all property law matters involving complex real property acquisitions and joint ventures.
He is actively involved in providing strategic advice to corporate clients on corporate formation, structuring, asset protection and other commercial issues.
Other than his legal qualifications and associated legal memberships, Pierre also holds an Economics Degree from the University of Sydney and is a member of the Environmental Planning Law Association.
Charbel Ayoub — Senior Associate
Charbel was admitted to Practice in 2006.
Charbel commenced at Macquarie Lawyers in January 2015 having been the Head of Property at Francom Legal.
Charbel represents corporate and individual clients in business and litigation matters predominantly in the areas of construction law, property law (including commercial property), conveyancing and business law.
Charbel also acts for a range of property developers in the development and sale of medium density residential and commercial developments.
Charbel also has extensive experience in Wills and Probate. He is experienced in the drafting of Wills and Power of Attorneys and the granting and administration of estates, with a special interest in the litigation of matters involving contested Wills and Family Provision issues, including the litigation of matters in the appellant jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
In addition to holding degrees in Commerce and Law, Charbel holds a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Graduate Diploma in Education.
Charbel is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia.
Joseph Finianos — Solicitor
Joseph was admitted to practice in 2022 and joined Macquarie Lawyers in July 2024.
Joseph represents both corporate and individual clients in a range of commercial and litigation matters, with a primary focus on construction law, business law, insurance law, and litigation.
Joseph regularly acts for developers and homeowners in complex residential and commercial construction disputes, including defective building works and contractual claims. He frequently appears in the New South Wales Local, District, and Supreme
Courts, as well as the Land and Environment Court and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
In addition to his litigation practice, Joseph also has experience in wills and estates matters, including the preparation of estate planning documents and probate applications.
Joseph holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney, and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. He is also a member of the Law Society of New
South Wales.
Emile Saab — Solicitor
Emile was admitted to practice in 2024.
Emile represents corporations and individuals in a range of commercial matters, predominantly in the areas of building and construction, property and development law, corporations and business law, and litigated matters generally.
Emile regularly acts for developers and homeowners in complex residential and commercial building and construction disputes, including defective building works and contractual claims. He frequently appears in the New South Wales Local, District and Supreme Courts, as well as the Land and Environment Court and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
In addition to his litigation practice, Emile frequently assists clients in the adjudication of contractual claims for payment made by contractors and subcontractors in relation to building and construction disputes. Emile is also experienced in wills and estates matters, including the preparation of estate planning documents.
He is also actively involved in providing strategic advice to corporate and individual clients in relation to planning and development matters, as well as other commercial issues.
Emile holds a Bachelor of Laws, and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. He is also a member of the Law Society of New South Wales.
Reeta Khoury — Senior Paralegal
Reeta is a qualified Paralegal with in-depth knowledge in many areas of law, predominantly in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law, and property law. Reeta provides a high level of legal support to the firm’s legal practitioners and clients. Reeta is an extremely dedicated individual with a passionate approach to everything she does.
Reeta is an intrinsic part of the Macquarie Lawyers team. Reeta also holds a Diploma in Business Management and ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the office.
Christen Baltasar — Paralegal
Christen is in her final year of a Bachelor of Laws from University of Technology
Sydney and joined Macquarie Lawyers in late 2025.
Christen works as a paralegal, assisting the firm across a range of property and
conveyancing matters, with experience in residential and commercial transactions,
including contract preparation and review, off-the-plan developments, and
settlements.
Alongside her property work, Christen contributes to wills and estates and litigation
matters, including estate planning, probate, and general dispute support.
Christen approaches her work with attention to detail and is focused on building a
strong foundation across multiple areas of legal practice.
Claudette Noble — Practice Manager
Claudette holds a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Sydney.
Since her graduation in 1988, Claudette has worked as a manager in a number of corporate environments and brings a broad range of experience to all areas of the management of the Macquarie practice.
Claudette has been part of the Macquarie team since 2002 and has extensive experience in trust and general accounting and the sound management of people. She is responsible for the implementation and constant refinement of our legal systems which allow our clients the efficient and personal service that they have come to expect as part of being a member of the Macquarie Family.
Claudette is currently finalising our submissions for the firm’s ISO 9000 accreditation as a best practice firm.
Claudette is also on the board of the Baulkham Hills Shire Netball Association Ltd and combines her efficiency with her love of the netball game.
Carmen Sabella — Administration Assistant
Carmen most recently worked as an Executive Assistant at HSBC Bank in Qatar with 20+ year experience supporting senior executives across financial services and corporate government.
During her last position, Carmen played a key role in business continuity planning during COVID and coordinated cross functional initiatives while supporting corporate sustainability projects and CSR programs. Currently based in Sydney, Carmen brings a strong track record of delivering high level administrative support, managing complex operations, and contributing to efficient well-organised workplaces.
Carmen holds a Diploma in Secretarial Studies and has completed additional training in Project Management, Financial Accounting and Business Communication.
