Legal Practitioner Director and Principal Lawyer Baker Hastings Lawyers Pty Ltd
Chelsea Baker stands as a prominent legal practitioner in Queensland, deeply ingrained in the realm of succession law. Her expertise is extensive, encompassing intricate estate planning, contested administration, and estate litigation. Appointed by the Supreme Court of Queensland, Chelsea serves as an Independent Administrator, providing solutions in disputes during estate administration. Her proficiency covers complex grants of representation, trusts, superannuation, guardianship matters, and statutory trustee engagements. Chelsea is adept in Collaborative Practice for Wills and Estates, which underscores her commitment to interest-based negotiations. Her professional journey has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as a Rising Star in the Doyle's Guide for Wills, Estates & Succession Planning. Chelsea's achievements were further highlighted by her positions as a finalist in prestigious awards, such as the Senior Associate of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly national Women in Law Awards and Queensland Solicitor of the Year at the Queensland Law Society Excellence Awards. Chelsea's academic background is substantial, holding a Bachelor of Laws after completing a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Criminology. Her credentials are fortified by her admissions to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. She is actively involved in numerous professional associations, playing key roles in the Queensland Law Society and STEP Queensland Ltd. In parallel with her legal career, Chelsea embraces her passion for aviation, having served as the Secretary of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Women Pilots' Association. Her contributions to aviation are celebrated through various recognitions, including media features and participation in significant events. Chelsea Baker remains a dynamic force in the legal field, driving innovation and excellence through her leadership in Baker Hastings Lawyers and initiatives like Succession Studio, which focuses on advancing legal education and professional standards in succession law across Australia.
Senior Associate Solicitor
Little Estate Lawyers
Nov 2025 - Jan 2026 • 2 months
Legal Practitioner Director
Baker Hastings Lawyers
Oct 2025 - Present • 1 year 1 month
Co-Founder & Director
Succession Studio
Aug 2025 - Present • 1 year 3 months
Board Member of the STEP Queensland Limited Board
STEP Queensland Branch
Jun 2025 - Present • 1 year 5 months
Committee Member of the AWPA Qld 2026 Airlie Beach Conference Working Committee
Australian Women Pilots' Association
May 2025 - Oct 2025 • 5 months
Chair and Sub-Committee Member of the STEP QLD Lunchtime Seminars Sub-Committee
STEP Queensland Branch
Mar 2025 - Present • 1 year 8 months
Senior Associate Solicitor
Cornford-Scott Lawyers Pty Ltd
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 • 11 months
Committee Member of the QLS Succession Law Policy Committee
Queensland Law Society
Aug 2024 - Present • 2 years 3 months
Sub-Committee Member of the STEP QLD Annual Conference Sub-Committee
STEP Queensland Branch
Mar 2024 - Feb 2026 • 1 year 11 months
Sub-Committee Member of the STEP QLD Communications Sub-Committee
STEP Queensland Branch
Mar 2024 - Feb 2026 • 1 year 11 months
Senior Associate Solicitor
Mullins
Jul 2023 - Oct 2024 • 1 year 3 months
Associate Solicitor
Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 • 11 months
AWPA Queensland Branch Secretary and Committee Member
Australian Women Pilots' Association
May 2022 - May 2024 • 2 years
Solicitor
Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 • 1 year 11 months
Solicitor
Robbins Watson Solicitors
Oct 2016 - Aug 2020 • 3 years 10 months
Law Clerk and Personal Assistant to the President-Elect of Queensland Law Society
May 2016 - Dec 2016 • 7 months
Volunteer Practical Legal Training Placement
Mar 2016 - Jul 2016 • 4 months
Collaborative Practice Training, Wills & Estates
Resolve Estate Law
2025 - 2025
Legal Practice Management Course, Law
The College of Law Australia
2024 - 2024
Recreational Pilots Licence (RPL), Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Flight One Pty Ltd
2022
Post Graduate Diploma in Practical Legal Training, GradDipLegPrac
Bond University
2016 - 2016
Bachelors Degree, Graduate Entry Bachelor of Laws, LL.B
Griffith University
2013 - 2015
Bachelors Degree, Bachelor of Arts, Double Majoring in Criminology, BA(Crim)
Bond University
2010 - 2012
Rising Star, Doyles Guide Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Rising Stars – Queensland
Doyle’s Guide
Ones to Watch in Succession Planning Practice – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia
Best Lawyers
Finalist, Queensland Solicitor of the Year (Small Firm 2-12 PCS) – QLS Excellence Awards
Queensland Law Society
Ones to Watch in Trusts and Estates, and Wealth Management – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia
Best Lawyers
Rising Star, Doyles Guide Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Rising Stars – Queensland
Doyle’s Guide
Finalist, Senior Associate of the Year (SME) – Women in Law Awards
Lawyers Weekly
Rising Star, Doyles Guide Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Rising Stars – Queensland
Doyle’s Guide
Last checked: 10 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
