Our family.
The quality of our work is a reflection of a group effort where each and every individual working on a matter are driven by the same core values. No one is better or worse than the other. We just bring different tools to the table.
Our team is not limited to the four listed on this page. We also have highly motivated and competent paralegals and support staff each of whom are invaluable members of the WHP family. Their commitment to the law, their unfailing work ethic and dedication to our clients also contribute to our success.
- Date of admission: 22 December 1982
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws, Macquarie University, 1981
- Email: bparsons@whparsons.com.au
William Henry Parsons
Principal
Bill has over 30 years' experience in litigation.
Bill started out working for a firm that exclusively acted for insurance companies. Within five years, Bill branched out practising in personal injury, crime, property and commercial law.
In 1996, Bill founded WHP. Instead of pigeonholing the firm to one particular area of law, Bill sees quality in variety.
You only need to meet Bill once to know that he isn't just a competent and experienced lawyer. Bill's ability to connect and empathise with client needs and expectations is the cornerstone of his practice and its success.
Bill's treatment of his employees would have to be unmatched. For years he has provided a supportive, inclusive learning environment. Bill's tireless contribution over the years to the development and growth of his former and current employees has produced exceptional lawyers with character (the good kind).
Outside of work, Bill claims special expertise and knowledge in golf and English and European soccer, while his staff claim special expertise and knowledge in having to assist Bill with various aspects and implementation of technology.
- Date of admission: 26 August 2011
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (First Class Hon.) / Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism), University of Technology, Sydney, 2011
- Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice, University of Technology, Sydney, 2011
- Masters of Law in Corporate & Commercial Law with Excellence, University of New South Wales, 2018
- Email: sathya@whparsons.com.au
Sathya Sivalohan
Senior Associate
Sathya is a Senior Associate who has been working at WHP for over 18 years.
Prior to her admission as a lawyer in August 2011, Sathya was employed as a paralegal and handled large and complex personal injury claims.
Sathya manages the firm, mentors paralegals and assists in running all areas of the practice. Sathya has a particular interest in medical negligence, personal injury and property law.
Once Sathya takes on a matter, she is fully committed, working tirelessly alongside the client to pursue the best possible outcome with determination, integrity and empathy.
Known for her direct and refreshingly straightforward approach, Sathya consistently upholds the highest ethical standards of the legal profession, earning the trust and respect of clients.
Outside of the law, Sathya loves Latin dancing, fashion (self-proclaimed) and is always ready, willing and able to consume copious amounts of gelato.
- Date of admission: 16 May 2025
- Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours), University of Technology Sydney, 2024
• Bachelor of Forensic Science (Biology), University of Technology Sydney, 2024
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice, University of Technology Sydney, 2025 - Email: thomas@whparsons.com.au
Thomas Drake
Lawyer
Thomas (affectionately known as Thom in the office) has been a part of the WHP family for over 5 years.
Thom started out as a paralegal at 17 straight out of high school and has grown into an integral part of the team. Together with Sathya, Thom mentors the paralegals of our team.
Prior to his admission as a lawyer in May 2025, Thom assisted in areas including criminal defence, confiscation of proceeds of crime, intentional torts and personal injury.
Since his admission, Thom has a particular interest in criminal law, however, practices in all areas of the practice including commercial law and personal injury.
Thom brings passion, humour and charm to the practice and is a gifted member of our team.
Outside of the law, Thom is a CrossFit enthusiast, a pickleball coach and participates in every absurd running event he can find.
- Qualifications:
- Diploma of Legal Services, 2011
- Email: kylie@whparsons.com.au
Kylie Mashman
Senior Property Paralegal
Kylie has been a prized member of the WHP family for over 13 years.
Kylie started out as a receptionist and soon developed an appetite for conveyancing and property work.
Within 2 years, Kylie transformed into WHP's Senior Property Paralegal managing the practice’s conveyancing, property law, succession and estate matters.
Kylie adds a whole new dimension to the word 'comprehensive'. Kylie goes above and beyond the call of duty with her attention to detail, research and contribution to every matter she works on. It is almost impossible for our clients to be dissatisfied when Kylie is involved.
Outside of WHP, Kylie is a mother to two beautiful teenagers, a huge South Sydney Rabbitohs fan and an all-round multi-tasker. She knows something about everything!