People
Capital Five allows you to always be one step ahead.
Our team blends multidisciplinary experience to deliver creative solutions for your family and business legal needs.
We specialise in asset protection and tax advisory. However, our expertise also spans business, estate planning, property, disputes, and more.

Prath Balasubramaniam
Clients value Prath for his strategic thinking and straight-forward approach. Consequently, he is highly sought after to help plan asset structuring, transactions and taxation affairs.
Moreover, Prath is deeply committed to his client relationships. He helps them solve complex legal problems. Additionally, he manages significant disputes with expertise.
His clients range from private businesses to family-owned enterprises. Furthermore, Prath’s areas of expertise include business structuring, legal restructures, mergers and acquisitions, and property development. He also specializes in capital raising, inbound/outbound transactions, and foreign investment regulations.
Increasingly, clients ask Prath to advise on corporate transactions. They also seek his guidance on property developments and complex disputes.
Prath holds a Masters of Taxation. Additionally, he is a Chartered Tax Advisor of The Tax Institute of Australia. This uniquely positions him to advise on Federal taxes like CGT and GST. He also advises on state taxes including stamp duty, land tax and payroll tax. Furthermore, he works closely with accountants and advisors to service their clients.
Prath is passionate about the law and social issues. He also loves personal development. He enjoys talking about many things outside of the law. In particular, he loves discussing how to help people grow.

Sasha Jain
Sasha is an innovative thinker and problem solver. She advises high-net worth families and international businesses on legal matters. These include complex estate planning, taxation, and structuring.
Clients highly regard Sasha for her calm and empathetic approach. This is especially true when she manages complex succession plans.
Her taxation experience spans state, federal and international law. Specifically, this includes income tax, GST, CGT, and tax residency.
Sasha has worked in boutique multidisciplinary law firms. Therefore, she excels at thinking commercially and laterally. She balances client interests with the law effectively.
She completed a Master of Tax, Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce. Subsequently, she was admitted to practice law in 2014.
In her spare time, Sasha enjoys staying active. She also loves travelling.

Biya Sun
Biya thrives on finding solutions for clients’ complicated legal issues. Moreover, she paves the way for them to achieve the best outcomes.
She draws upon her experience from the ATO, big accounting firms, and top-tier tax teams. Consequently, she delivers pragmatic and commercially viable solutions. As an analytical mind, Biya revels in the intricacies of tax law. She particularly enjoys delving into complex corporate and international tax law. Additionally, she specializes in Part IVA cases.
Biya has strong project management skills. Therefore, she often leads complex restructures or corporate transactions.
Biya is a Chartered Tax Advisor. She holds a Masters of Taxation and Bachelor of Laws. She also has a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Melbourne.
When she’s not working, Biya takes pleasure in reading. She also practices Pilates. Furthermore, she enjoys spending quality time with family.

Aman Mintoo
Aman is a highly skilled commercial lawyer. His expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, commercial property, and restructuring.
He is known for his meticulous attention to detail. Additionally, he takes a client-focused approach. Consequently, he consistently delivers outstanding results, particularly in complex transactions.
His diverse professional experience includes early legal work in Hong Kong. This has shaped his ability to navigate intricate legal challenges. Furthermore, it enables him to provide strategic solutions.
Aman holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London. He also has a Master of Laws in Commercial and Corporate Law from Monash University.
Beyond his legal practice, Aman enjoys playing soccer. He also loves spending time by the beach. As a dedicated Manchester United supporter, his passion for the game is unwavering.

Victor Murphy
Victor’s background in property and commercial law is extensive. Therefore, he provides a wide range of transaction services to Capital 5 Partners’ clients. Additionally, he assists in providing practical solutions to transaction-related issues.
He takes pride in ensuring a positive customer experience. Moreover, he aims to provide personalized attention throughout all transaction stages.
Victor graduated from Deakin University in 2016. He earned a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce. Subsequently, he was admitted to practice in 2016. He then commenced his legal career in late 2019.
Outside of work, Victor enjoys cooking. He also supports the mighty Hawks in the AFL.

Lachlan McGhee
Lachlan brings a wealth of financial and business knowledge to the team. Previously, he ran his own financial services company for a decade. His experience spans financial compliance, stakeholder relations and business development. Additionally, it includes operations management.
Lachlan completed his Bachelor of Laws at Deakin University in 2023. Subsequently, he was admitted to practice in 2024. His skills in building business relationships complement his compliance risk management. Furthermore, he takes an analytical and strategic approach to problem solving.
Those who work with Lachlan appreciate his transparency, empathy and forthrightness. When not working, Lachlan enjoys spending time with his children. He also loves surfing, travel, wine and Champagne.

Ning Yao
Ning specializes in private client tax and succession planning. He brings diverse experience in wills and estates practice. Additionally, he has expertise in business structuring and commercial transactions.
He takes a client-focused, practical and holistic approach to complex legal matters. Moreover, his bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese enables effective communication. Consequently, he works effectively across cultural and client groups.
Ning holds a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne.
Ning is an avid runner. His marathon personal best is 3:24:10. He balances his professional life with his passion for sports. Additionally, he enjoys classical music and cooking.

Diana Ntounias
Diana has excellent operational and project management skills. Consequently, she keeps everything in order behind the scenes at Capital Five.
Diana holds a Bachelor of Business Degree from Swinburne University. She spent 14 years in franchising. Furthermore, she specializes in business planning, marketing, human resources, and operations. Since 2015, she has used these skills in legal practice.
Diana is known for her ability to solve problems. She also plans strategically. Additionally, she communicates well. She is passionate about ensuring everything runs smoothly.
When Diana isn’t working, you’ll find her spending time with her family. An ideal day involves a long walk near the water. She also enjoys reading a good book.

Tim Laird
Tim firmly believes that technology should cater to people’s needs. Therefore, he takes care of everything IT and security at Capital Five. His wide range of experience includes on-site tech support and software development. Additionally, it includes systems administration and radio broadcast technology.
He excels at learning new technologies quickly. Moreover, he translates complicated IT concepts for the everyday user. His aim is to make technology useful and accessible for all.
Tim has a degree in Computer Science from Monash University. His people-oriented approach and problem solving skills make him an asset to the team.
Outside of work, Tim likes to keep fit through running. He also uses his home gym. Furthermore, he enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering in the community. He is an avid learner of history, politics and philosophy.