Bree joined the team at BU lawyers after starting her legal career in family law.
Since joining BU Lawyers, Bree's focus has been strategic asset protection, estate planning, and commercial disputes.
Her areas of interest include:
- Wills & Estate Planning: Providing comprehensive advice and drafting tailored Wills, Testamentary Trusts and Powers of Attorney to protect clients' assets and provide for their loved ones.
- Strategic Asset Protection: Advising on strategies to help individuals safeguard their assets particularly those in high-risk professions.
- Shareholder Disputes: Acting in commercial disputes, with a particular interest in shareholder oppression proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Bree is passionate about helping clients navigate often complex and sensitive legal matters. She takes the time to listen and ensures her clients feel supported, understood, and empowered to make informed decisions.
Outside of the office, Bree is a passionate Collingwood supporter and enjoys staying active and spending time with her family and friends.
Qualifications
LLB
Recent articles
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Why contingency fees should extend beyond class actions in Victorian civil litigation
Argument for expanding contingency fee arrangements beyond class actions to all civil litigation in Victoria, examining the benefits for clients and proper regulatory frameworks needed for implementation.
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Builders, plumbers and homeowners be aware of new legislation and 28-day time limits
Critical information about new 28-day time limits for VCAT appeals under the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protection) Act for rectification orders and first resort insurance decisions effective July 2026.
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Don't contact the expert witness and why proper instruction processes matter in litigation
Guidance on maintaining proper boundaries between clients and expert witnesses in building, property and insurance litigation to protect legal privilege, independence and case success.
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Building law, duty of care and a tale of two cities comparing Melbourne and Sydney
Comparison of building law duty of care obligations between Victoria and NSW, examining how subsequent homeowners' rights to sue building professionals differ dramatically between Melbourne and Sydney.
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Licensed plumbers left behind and why plumbing insurance in Victoria needs attention too
Victoria's plumbing insurance framework gaps compared to recent domestic building insurance reforms, examining why licensed plumbers need better insurance coverage and consumer protection parity.
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New domestic building dispute regime jurisdictional concerns for the Building and Property Commission
Analysis of potential jurisdictional limitations facing the Building and Property Commission's new dispute regime when federal matters or interstate parties are involved, based on Burns v Corbett and related case law.
