Meet the Team
Three generations of legal excellence dedicated to serving the Cairns community.
Christopher Wright
Partner — Accredited Specialist, Family LawChristopher Wright was born and educated in Cairns. He moved to Brisbane to study Law at the University of Queensland before returning to Cairns to commence his articles of clerkship.
He has been an admitted Solicitor for over 35 years and has been at Murray & Lyons for nearly that long. Chris is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and heads up the firm's Family Law Section.
Chris is an Independent Children's Lawyer and has a keen interest in complex child disputes and property matters. He frequently appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court as a solicitor advocate and provides a knowledgeable, caring and empathetic approach to representing his clients.
Martin Treston
Partner — Commercial LawMartin Treston was admitted to the partnership on 1 January 2005. Born and raised in the Innisfail district, he obtained his Law degree at the University of Queensland and was admitted as a solicitor on 3 February 1997.
Martin recently achieved the milestone of 25 years as an admitted solicitor in Queensland. He is the commercial partner of the firm, bringing a common-sense approach to dealing with complex commercial issues backed by years of experience and a strong theoretical background.
Martin has a special interest in estate planning and business succession for rural and farming businesses and families in North Queensland.
Hannah Treston
Law GraduateHannah is now a third-generation Treston working at Murray & Lyons Solicitors. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2017 and Bachelor of Laws in 2024, both at James Cook University.
Hannah was an Associate to Judge Morzone KC in 2025 and hopes to be admitted as a Solicitor in early 2026. Born and raised in Cairns, Hannah understands the local, family-touch approach that Murray & Lyons provides.