Who we are*

Adam is the principal of the firm and graduated with honours from Southern Cross University School of Law & Justice with a Bachelor of Laws. His early years were spent living on the Far North Coast of NSW and, after completing his high schooling in Brisbane and Sydney, he trained as a chef operating restaurants and catering businesses in Sydney before working as the Executive Chef at a 5 star hotel in China. In 2002 Adam merged his extensive first hand small business experience with a law career when he returned with his family to live in the Northern Rivers.

Adam’s membership of the boards of SPRUNG!! Integrated Dance Theatre Inc., and Byron Writers Festival over many years shows his strong commitment to the local community.

Sue works between the family firms of BvK Solicitors Attorneys and van Kempen & Associates during which time she plays the role of Office & HR Manager, Graphic & Web Designer and Marketing Manager. During her working life Sue has fulfilled admin and creative roles in many large and small companies in Australia, the UK, and Hungary. She returned to Australia in 2013, after living for 15 years in Budapest, where she gained further experience with international businesses and became fluent in Hungarian.

Having worked with her brother Adam in restaurants and catering, decades before, she was delighted when he asked her would she join the firm in 2013.

Imke moved from the South Island of New Zealand to Byron Bay in April 2025. In New Zealand she worked through the ranks at McDonald’s for over 8 years where she became a restaurant manager. During this time Imke completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Canterbury.

Motivated by wanting to make a change in lifestyle, scenery and opportunity she made the decision to move to Australia. In her free time Imke enjoys knitting, swimming, running and going to the beach.

Imke joined BVK in May 2025 and is an invaluable member of the team.