Nazim El-Bardouh is a nationally recognised legal professional with over 15 years of experience and one of only 35 Immigration Law Specialists accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV). He is the founder and Principal Lawyer of Bardo Le Noureddine Lawyers—a leading firm known for handling complex Legal matters with national and international reach.
Nazim is the only Arabic-speaking Immigration Law Accredited Specialist and Notary Public in Australia. He has built strong diplomatic, commercial, and community relationships and regularly contributes to media commentary on migration policy. He is deeply committed to mentoring lawyers from diverse backgrounds and has significantly contributed to the Australian legal profession.
Key Achievements
- LIV Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law (since 2016)
- First and only Arabic-speaking Notary Public in Victoria (appointed 2020)
- Founder of Bardo Le Noureddine Lawyers (est. 2011)
- Nominated for Australian of the Year (2015)
- Featured in Herald Sun (2014) for high-profile cases
- Legal adviser to Arab Gulf Embassies across Australia
- Director, Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce (appointed 2025)
- Mentor to over 100 lawyers and law students
- Recipient of ExxonMobil Achievement Award (2009)
- Regular SBS Radio commentator on immigration law and policy
Professional Experience
Principal Lawyer & Founder
Bardo Le Noureddine Lawyers – Australia & International
2011 – Present
- Founded and scaled a multi-branch law firm
- Represented clients in hundreds of complex matters including deportations, humanitarian claims, and family visas
- Complex commercial cases including acquisitions of large shopping centres and large development sites.
- Led legal operations and supervised all staff and lawyers
- Provided legal services to international clients and diplomatic missions
- Advised global education agencies on compliance and legal obligations
Notary Public
Appointed by the Supreme Court of Victoria
2020 – Present
- First Arabic-speaking Notary Public in Victoria
- Provides notarisation and legalisation services for international use
- Regularly handles consular and cross-border documentation
Awards
ExxonMobil Achievement Award – 2009
Media Coverage
Herald Sun – Orphan Family Case (July 2014)
Herald Sun – Twin Brothers Case (October 2014)
SBS Radio Talks – Regular Contributor on Migration Law & Policy
Languages
Arabic – Fluent (Native)
English – Fluent
