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Our Team

Hideki Shimizu

Hideki Shimizu

Director

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Mika Kawai

Mika Kawai

Senior Paralegal

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Mirai Munatoshi

Mirai Munatoshi

Law Clerk

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Sachiyo Seki

Sachiyo Seki

Administration Officer

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Yuri Ida

Yuri Ida

PR/Marketing Manager

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Chloe Miers

Chloe Miers

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Joyce

Joyce

Solicitor

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Hideki Shimizu

Director

Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Arts – International Relations Major (Bond University)
h.shimizu@phoenix-law.com.au
Hideki is the founder and principal of Phoenix Law & Associates, and the firm’s sister companies: Conveyancing Home Queensland, Injury & Accident Law and Go Australia Visa Consultant. It is fair to say that he has been a very busy man over the last few years!
Hideki is a shrewd businessman, an exceptionally talented solicitor and a loving father and husband.
All of Hideki’s staff speak highly of his leadership abilities and the culture he’s established within the firm. It doesn’t take long for those who meet Hideki to understand the type of person he is. His level-headed approach, kind nature and sense of humour are immediately apparent to everyone he has dealings with.
When Hideki isn’t in the office, you’ll find him playing baseball, cooking up a storm in the kitchen, or relaxing at home playing games with his family.

“At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what other people say about you. Only you can know how hard you’ve tried and how honest you are. When you live with integrity, you are free from the burdens of other’s judgement or your own self-doubt.”

Areas of practice : Commercial law, property law, migration law
Languages : English, Japanese
Strengths : Patience, generosity, wisdom
Likes : Baseball, home-cooked meals, karaoke
Dislikes : Inconsiderate people, complacency, expensive sushi
Personal philosophy : You are who you are when no one is watching.
Passion project : Passion project: Hideki supports Zoe’s Angels – a local charity that helps children suffering from juvenile rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. He is also establishing a baseball academy in Brisbane with a view to bring up the future Major League players.

Mika Kawai

Senior Paralegal

When it comes to Phoenix Law’s migration practice, Mika is indispensable. With experience in migration, education, paralegal and administration work, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.
Mika’s coworkers will tell you she’s perceptive, intelligent and down to earth.
Mika’s clients will tell you that while they first know her as a migration agent, she soon becomes a friend who genuinely wants to see their dreams become realities.

“I enjoy dealing with people and helping them achieve their future plans. They come to us not knowing where to go or what to do; they just know they want to migrate to Australia. I love giving guidance and making that happen.”

Areas of practice : Migration
Languages : Japanese, English
Strengths : Calm, strong multitasking ability, fearless
Likes : Fine wine, strong coffee, getaways to Japan
Dislikes : Gossip, lawn bowls, soft drinks
Personal philosophy : “What we want to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.”

Mirai Munatoshi

Law Clerk

Mirai is currently in her final year of her Bachelor of Law and Business at the Queensland University of Technology. She is always eager to learn and take new challenges. She currently enjoys working with the conveyancing team to further experience and develop her skills in the area. She will most likely be the first person you speak to at the firm and will direct you accordingly to one of our friendly team members.

Languages : English, Japanese
Strengths : Enthusiastic
Likes : Eating and going on small trips
Dislikes : Insects, messy kitchen
Personal philosophy : You are here to make good things happen.

Sachiyo Seki

Administration Officer

Sachiyo is as friendly as she is resourceful, offering everyone she meets a smile and a helping hand. She is always to give something new a go – no matter how daunting the task may be. Her clients and colleagues will tell you that she’s charming, diplomatic, and renowned for her attention to detail.

“If you want to get ahead in life, you must make your own opportunities. Don’t be afraid to take risks. Don’t hesitate. Do what you must do to become the person you want to be and always stay humble.”

Areas of practice : Administration & communication
Languages : English, Japanese
Strengths : Calm, independent, organised
Likes : Tea Ceremony, collecting traditional Japanese kimonos, tennis
Dislikes : Dust
Personal philosophy : Work hard in silence. Let success be your noise.

Yuri Ida

PR/Marketing Manager

Yuri is the marketing brains behind Phoenix Law & Associates. Her talent, generosity and creative flair have all helped the business achieve rapid growth. As a former model, Yuri has a keen eye for aesthetics and a natural talent for networking and communication, both of which have proved invaluable to the firm.

“The thing I love most about my job is that no matter how many years you have been at it, you can never stop learning. There is always a new technology to master, a new interest to explore. It keeps me on my toes, and makes me better every day.”

Areas of practice : Administration & communication
Languages : English, Japanese
Strengths : Calm, independent, organised
Likes : Tea Ceremony, collecting traditional Japanese kimonos, tennis
Dislikes : Dust
Personal philosophy : Work hard in silence. Let success be your noise.

Chloe Miers

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I am in my fourth year of studying a dual degree of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology and Justice at the University of the Sunshine Coast. I am passionate about personal injury law and greeting clients with a smile.

Languages : English
Strengths : Open minded and considerate
Likes : Going to gym and the beach
Dislikes : Lizards and unclear communication
Personal philosophy : Trust the process.

Joyce

Solicitor

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Queensland University of Technology) / Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Queensland University of Technology).

The team welcomed Joyce in 2022 after her completion of her undergraduate degree. Joyce has been supporting the team and clients in different areas such personal injury, litigation and family law. Since then, Joyce has been developing her skills in various areas of law to better supper the local clientele.

Joyce is an eager member of the team and loves to discover new ways to make everything and anything seamless.

Languages :
English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Strengths : Detailed, Organised and Efficient
Likes : Tea and exploring different cuisines
Personal philosophy : “Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.”