Esther Chew

Executive summary

Esther is a Special Counsel in Migration Services with BDO in Melbourne. She is an experienced corporate immigration lawyer with deep knowledge of Australian immigration law. She advises a wide range of clients including multinational corporations, publicly listed entities, government agencies and healthcare providers.

She brings particular expertise in managing complex compliance matters, including regulatory audits and strategic risk mitigation. Her practice combines deep technical knowledge with a practical understanding of how to implement effective governance frameworks for immigration compliance.

Esther works closely with clients to identify risks and strengthen internal processes. Her proactive, solution-focused approach helps clients maintain workforce continuity while meeting legal obligations.

Expertise

• Employer-sponsored temporary and permanent entry visas
• Compliance matters involving regulatory audits and strategic risk management
• Skilled migration and pathways to citizenship
• International education
• Ministerial submissions and complex case reviews

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Arts
• Solicitor, Supreme Court of Victoria
• Member, Law Institute of Victoria

Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority

• Australian legal practitioner number (LPN) 5511228, Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority.

BDO Migration Legal Services, Registered Migration Agents act in accordance with the Australian Migration Agents Code of Conduct. Please refer to the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority’s website for a copy of the Code: https://www.mara.gov.au