Our Team

Director

Gol Azadi

Gol is a Director of the firm and an accomplished personal injury lawyer with over 15 years of experience, specialising in catastrophic injuries and complex liability cases. She holds a double degree in Law and Commerce (majoring in Finance) from Murdoch University, and has completed both her Postgraduate Practical Legal Training and Practice Management Course.

Throughout her career, Gol has secured numerous multi-million dollar settlements for clients, consistently delivering strong results in high-stakes, technically challenging cases. She is deeply motivated by achieving the best possible outcomes for those she represents, applying strategic thinking, determination, and unwavering client advocacy to every case.

Gol combines her legal expertise with a commercial mindset, offering practical, results-driven advice tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. As a Director, she leads with a focus on integrity, compassion, and excellence in every aspect of the firm’s work.

Outside of the office, Gol enjoys traveling both locally and abroad, hiking, attending the gym, and—most importantly—spending as much time as possible with her family.

Director

Susan Wood

Susan Wood is a dedicated and compassionate legal professional with over a decade of experience advocating for people who have suffered traumatic, life-changing injuries. Admitted as a lawyer in 2012, Susan’s journey in the legal profession began long before that—spending eight years as a paralegal, where she discovered her passion for personal injury law. She has experience in all types of compensation and makes regular appearances at Workcover WA, State Administrative Tribunal, District Court of Western Australia and the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Susan is particularly proud of having worked alongside some of Australia’s most accomplished Senior and King’s Counsel, gaining invaluable experience in complex, high-stakes cases.

Now a Director, Susan is deeply committed to securing the best possible outcomes for her clients. Whether the injury is relatively minor or catastrophic and life changing, she understands the immense emotional and physical toll that injuries have on people’s lives, and she approaches each case with empathy, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Her mission is simple: absorb the stress and get the maximum result.

Outside of work, Susan enjoys spending time with her family, being the number one sports fan for her children and the frequent camping trips to explore all parts of Australia.

Senior Solicitor

Amy Dickerson

Amy has been a Solicitor at CLP Legal since 2021. She graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Studies) in 2019 and prior to her admission, Amy worked at CLP Legal as a Law Graduate. She has also previously volunteered with community legal centres, providing accessible legal assistance to members of her local community.

Amy pursued a career in personal injury law with the aim of helping people with navigating the often complex and overwhelming legal system. She has experience managing a wide range of personal injury claims. Amy is dedicated to achieving the settlement outcome each of her clients deserves.

Solicitor

Sage Adams

Sage is a Solicitor at CLP Legal and leads our Criminal Injuries Compensation Team. Sage first started at CLP Legal as a Legal Assistant in 2019 before migrating into the area of Criminal Law in 2021, where she obtained further experience in working with victims. She graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in 2022. Upon admission to practice law in July 2022, Sage worked as a Criminal Defence Lawyer. In 2024, Sage commenced a role as a State Prosecutor at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, where she often appeared in the various courts across multiple jurisdictions to advocate on behalf of victims. She remained in that role for approximately two years before making a return to CLP Legal.

Sage feels very passionate about assisting victims in navigating a complex legal system and advocating on their behalf to obtain the justice and outcome they deserve. Sage has valuable experience in advising victims about their rights and listening to their concerns.

In addition to working as a Solicitor, Sage is also a sessional academic at Curtin University, teaching in subjects including Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, and Legal Writing for Lawyers. Sage enjoys sharing the knowledge she has gained during her career with others and helping to shape the future of junior lawyers.

Outside of work, Sage enjoys reading fiction books, running and Pilates classes, and spending time with friends and family (including her two adorable nephews).

Senior Solicitor

Elly Sim

Elly Sim is a Senior Solicitor at CLP Legal, with a strong focus on personal injury law, particularly in the area of workers' compensation. She began her legal career in Malaysia as a junior associate before migrating to Australia in 2013. Elly was admitted to practice in Australia in 2014 and has since dedicated her career exclusively to representing injured individuals.

With over a decade of legal experience, Elly regularly appears before WorkCover WA and the District Court of Western Australia, advocating for clients in complex workers' compensation matters. Her deep understanding of compensation law and her practical, empathetic approach make her a trusted advisor and a determined advocate for injured workers.

Elly is fluent in Mandarin, which allows her to assist a broader range of clients with clarity and care. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family abroad.

Senior Solicitor

Wihdah Chan

Wihdah is a Senior Solicitor at CLP Legal. Wihdah graduated with a Juris Doctor from Murdoch University in 2015 and was admitted to practice in Western Australia in 2019. Before becoming a solicitor, Wihdah gained valuable experience working as a Law Graduate with CLP Legal and during this time, she built a strong foundation for her legal career. Wihdah also has a Bachelor of Criminology and Juvenile Justice.

Having migrated to Australia from Singapore at a reasonably young age, she has grown up observing minority groups at a disadvantage when trying to navigate the various complex systems in society. It has always been Wihdah’s intention to work in the legal field and to help people navigate some of the most challenging times in their lives with empathy, clarity, and practical advice. Wihdah has found that personal injury law is aligned with these values and is now committed to making the legal process accessible to clients from diverse backgrounds. She takes pride in being a steady and supportive advocate, guiding clients through complex claims with compassion and determination.

Senior Solicitor

Venu Kurup

Venu Kurup is a Senior Solicitor at CLP Legal with over four decades of legal experience spanning across Singapore and Australia. He graduated from the University of Singapore in 1978 and was admitted to the Singapore Bar in January 1979. After initially working as a legal assistant, Venu co-founded his own legal practice, later operating as a sole proprietor until 2006.

Throughout his career in Singapore, Venu built a broad civil law practice, advising on matters such as conveyancing, family law (including adoptions), and motor vehicle injury and damage claims. He has conducted numerous criminal and civil trials in the Magistrate and District Courts, and also represented clients in civil matters before the Supreme Court.

Venu joined CLP Legal in December 2009. At CLP Legal, he initially handled a range of personal injury and civil matters, including motor vehicle accidents, workers' compensation, and public liability claims. For the past four years, Venu has focused exclusively on Criminal Injuries Compensation claims, where he has developed significant expertise and successfully represented clients in numerous appeals before the District Court of Western Australia.

HR & Accounts

Kala Rae

Kala holds a Bachelor of Business degree, majoring in Human Resource Management, from the National University of Singapore. Her career began in the aviation industry, where she worked as a flight attendant for two major international airlines, gaining invaluable experience in customer service, communication, and crisis management.

She later transitioned to a corporate role as Personal Assistant to the CEO of a multinational firm within the Rolls-Royce gas turbine division. Kala then took on a leadership role as Duty Manager at a newly launched hotel in the city, where she oversaw daily operations and staff management.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Kala reassessed her career path and decided to return to her passion—Human Resources. She entered the legal industry as a legal recruiter, quickly gaining in-depth knowledge of the profession and the unique dynamics of law firms.

An opportunity to join CLP Legal led her to initially work as a Legal Assistant in the Criminal Injuries department. Her strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and passion for people soon paved the way for her transition into her current role as HR & Accounts. Kala is dedicated to supporting both the team and clients, while continuing to grow within the HR field.

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Exceptional service from CLP Legal. Susan assisted me with a complex cycling accident claim (cycle vs cyclist). The team truly absorbed all the stress of the process and worked hard to maximise my outcome. If you need reliable legal help, I highly recommend them.
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Amy was so kind and helpful in my wife's case of mv injury, all the way along her treatment to a very fair final settlement. It was a great relief to a very hard situation. We are very grateful in the end. Thank you Amy and all the staff!
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Thank you for making this Not stressful as this was my first time, very clear from day 1 and always informative highly recommend.
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Clp legal very helpful and professional.
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This wonderful team treated me with absolute professionalism and compassion.. not only did they secure me a great result but they reduced their fee without being asked too.. they were in my corner the whole way and it was so nice to have them in my corner.. five star review for these guys
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Felt very confident that my case would be handled expertly. All fees etc explained up front and comprehensively
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Very knowledgeable, helpful, honest