Legal advice built around your life — clear, strategic and on your terms.

Vanguard Lawyers is a full-service firm in Bankstown helping individuals, families and businesses across Sydney. We cut the jargon and give you straightforward, practical advice — whether you're starting something new, resolving a dispute or planning for the future.

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Firm overview

Legal guidance should feel
empowering, not overwhelming.

Based in Bankstown and assisting clients Australia-wide, we've built our practice around three things: personal attention, practical solutions and transparent communication. Whatever brought you here, our job is to help you move forward with clarity.

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  • A full-service firm

    Property, family, commercial, criminal, employment, litigation, wills and estates — handled under one roof.

  • Clarity over complexity

    We translate the legal detail into plain language and a clear plan, so you can make decisions with confidence.

  • Genuinely in your corner

    Personal attention and honest communication from first call to final outcome — you're never just a file number.

Mervat Sayed, Principal Solicitor & Founder at Vanguard Lawyers

Mervat Sayed

Principal Solicitor & Founder · Specialist in Family Law & Wills

Mervat brings a grounded, people-first approach to legal practice, combining technical expertise with a genuine commitment to accessible, empowering advice. She has worked across commercial and property, family law, wills and estates, criminal law and litigation, and is known for clear communication and client empathy.

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Bachelor of Social Science (Peace & Development)
  • Admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW
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Our values & approach

What you can count on, every time.

  • Integrity

    Honest, upfront advice at every step. You'll always know where you stand, what it costs, and what happens next.

  • Results-driven

    Your goals set the strategy. We focus on practical outcomes that move your matter forward, not billable busywork.

  • Client-first

    We listen before we advise. Your circumstances shape the plan, not a one-size-fits-all template.

  • Transparency

    No jargon. No surprises. Just clear guidance you can act on with confidence.

Giving back

Accessible legal help for the community.

We believe good legal support shouldn't be out of reach. Alongside our client work, Vanguard Lawyers contributes pro bono support and clear, approachable legal guidance to people in our community — drawing on deep roots in community work and advocacy.

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  • Pro bono support for those who need it most
  • Accessible, plain-language legal guidance
  • Culturally sensitive advice rooted in community work

Our clients speak for us

Trusted across Sydney.

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Rating on Google

Finalist: Outstanding Legal Services, 2026 Canterbury-Bankstown Local Business Awards

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    Mervat is an outstanding lawyer. Her knowledge and expertise is an absolute weapon in any legal battle.

    5 out of 5 stars. Review by Verified Google review on Google.

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