Our Team
Natalia Tasic
Our Legal Director and Senior Legal Practitioner, Natalia Tasic, specialises in criminal and restraining order matters.
She is well versed in Court advocacy, having appeared on countless matters involving serious assaults, sexual assaults, drug offences, dishonesty charges, and restraining order matters.
In 2022, Natalia was recognised for her expertise in the area of criminal law as she was nominated in the list of leading West Australian Defence Lawyers for Doyle’s Guide.
Natalia Tasic
Laughton Savage
Our Non-Legal Director, Laughton Savage, has extensive experience in business and project management. He plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining the day-to-day business operations at TASIC Legal.
Laughton’s involvement helps ensure TASIC Legal is able to run as efficiently and as cost effectively as possible, which allows the rest of the team to focus on our clients and their needs.
Laughton Savage
After completing a Bachelor of Applied Science in construction management and economics, Laughton gained invaluable experience in the construction and building industry as a Contract Administrator and Project Manager.
Laughton’s demonstrated business acumen comes from over a decade of business administration and investments, as well as his experience whilst serving as a member on a board of directors where he provided guidance as to the growth of the business and career progression of staff generally.
Rachel Porter
Rachel has experience conducting and assisting on a variety of criminal matters in the Children’s, Magistrates, District and Supreme Court jurisdictions in Western Australia.
She regularly appears for bail, trial and sentencing hearings and has briefed senior legal counsel in relation to complex criminal offences. She also has experience conducting and negotiating restraining order matters.
Rachel has previously been recognised for dedication in defence work, and was nominated by industry professionals as a Criminal Law Rising Star in Doyle’s Guide in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Rachel Porter
Rachel has experience conducting and assisting on a variety of criminal matters in the Children’s, Magistrates, District and Supreme Court jurisdictions in Western Australia. She regularly appears for bail, sentencing and trial hearings and has briefed senior legal counsel in relation to complex criminal offences. She also has experience conducting and negotiating restraining order matters.
Prior to commencing practise, Rachel spent several years clerking for prominent criminal defence barristers whilst completing her qualifications, as well as volunteering at the Mental Health Law Centre. Throughout this experience, Rachel gained an in-depth understanding of criminal law as she assisted counsel on a large variety of serious matters, across all jurisdictions, for offences involving historical sexual assault, drugs, homicide and assault. She also supported counsel in preparing a number of criminal appeals before the Court of Appeal.
Rachel has previously been recognised for dedication in defence work, and was nominated by industry professionals as a Criminal Law Rising Star in Doyle’s Guide in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Olivia Russell
Olivia has a background in criminal law where she has assisted in briefing legal counsel, drafting sentencing submissions and preparing bail applications in relation to assaults, sexual offences and drug charges. She also has a background in insurance law, specialising in criminal injuries compensation and workers compensation.
Through her earlier experience, Olivia was exposed to a significant cross-section of both tasks and clients, which involved her preparing files for court appearances, conducting client interviews both in the office and in prisons and undertaking comprehensive legal research in preparation for sentencing hearings.
Olivia Russell
Imogen Clark
Imogen worked as a Law Clerk for a prominent Perth Senior Counsel barrister throughout her law and criminology studies. Imogen graduated with Distinction in 2020. She consistently achieved high grades throughout her studies and was awarded the Herbert Smith Freehills prize for best academic achievement in Contract Law in 2018.
Upon graduation she worked as an Associate at the Supreme Court of Western Australian for a Justice who presided over both criminal and civil matters, including the multi-accused trial for the biggest attempted drug importation into Australia; murder trials and sentencings; and single judge appeals.
Imogen Clark
Daneika Lennon
At the heart of our daily operations is our Practice Manager, Daneika. She plays a key role in fostering a smooth, supportive, and welcoming environment for both clients and staff. Known for her warmth, professionalism, and unwavering attention to detail, Daneika approaches every interaction with care and intention.
With over three years of hands-on experience in client-focused legal environments, Daneika has worked across both administrative and Law Clerk roles. She has supported legal practitioners in a wide range of criminal defence and family law matters, gaining insight into the challenges clients face and how best to support them.
daneika lennon
Merima Neskic
Merima has over three years’ experience working in client-focused legal environments and is known for her reliability, attention to detail, and calm, professional approach. She plays a key role in supporting both clients and lawyers, ensuring matters are managed efficiently and with care.
Merima has extensive experience managing files, preparing legal documentation, and liaising with solicitors and barristers. She understands the importance of accuracy and consistency in legal work and approaches every task with diligence and professionalism.
Merima Neskic
Merima has over three years’ experience working in client-focused legal environments and is known for her reliability, attention to detail, and calm, professional approach. She plays a key role in supporting both clients and lawyers, ensuring matters are managed efficiently and with care.
Merima has extensive experience managing files, preparing legal documentation, and liaising with solicitors and barristers. She understands the importance of accuracy and consistency in legal work and approaches every task with diligence and professionalism.
Working in criminal law, Merima is particularly mindful of the stress and uncertainty clients often experience. She is committed to providing clear communication, compassionate support, and a steady presence throughout the legal process, helping clients feel informed and supported at every stage.