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Carew Counsel Solicitors
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Carew Counsel Solicitors

Carew Counsel Solicitors

Melbourne, VIC
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About us

Carew Counsel is a renowned family-run law firm recognised by Doyle as the Family Law Firm of the Year for 2021, 2022, and 2023. This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in family law and our dedication to client welfare. Our practice is grounded in family values, ensuring that empathy and professionalism guide our every interaction as we address the emotional and complex challenges inherent in family law matters. We pride ourselves on a client-focused approach, taking the time to thoroughly understand each client's unique situation. This enables us to recommend the most suitable and cost-effective legal strategies, aiming to reduce stress and facilitate a smooth life transition. Our dedicated team is committed to providing continuous support and ensuring clients remain informed and empowered throughout their legal journey. Beyond family law, we offer comprehensive legal services in estate planning, including the drafting of wills, testamentary trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate documents that secure our clients' future wishes. At Carew Counsel, we integrate our family values into every aspect of our work, striving to make legal processes as straightforward and stress-free as possible, and supporting clients with both legal expertise and compassionate guidance.

Practice areas

Family Law
70%
Estate Planning
30%

Specialisations

Family Law

Carew Counsel Solicitors is renowned for its comprehensive approach to family law, offering tailored solutions across a wide array of matters. With proficiency in handling complex adoption processes, they ensure clients navigate legal requirements with ease. Their expertise extends to children's law and divorce and separation, where they provide sensitive, yet pragmatic advice to safeguard the best interests of children and ensure equitable outcomes for all parties involved. In addition, their capabilities in drafting and negotiating financial agreements, as well as resolving disputes through mediation, enable clients to find amicable solutions outside of court. Carew Counsel is also adept at managing cases involving parenting, child support, and relocation orders, ensuring that personal and geographical changes are managed with minimal disruption. Their dedication to enforcement orders and provision claims reflects a commitment to ensuring compliance and advocating effectually for clients' rights and entitlements within the family law framework.

Estate Planning

Carew Counsel Solicitors excels in the comprehensive field of estate planning, providing guidance through the intricacies of wills and estates. They are adept at advising clients on crafting detailed wills, ensuring that the distribution of assets aligns with the personal wishes and best interests of their clients. Their work in probate is characterised by efficiency and sensitivity, helping executors to navigate the legal processes after a loved one's passing. In the realm of estate disputes, Carew Counsel Solicitors delivers strategic advice aimed at resolving conflicts with minimal stress and maximum benefit. The team is proficient in managing guardianship matters, offering advice that safeguards the interests and rights of individuals in need. Additionally, their experienced solicitors guide clients through the establishment of powers of attorney, allowing them to make informed decisions about their future care and financial management.

Our team

Peter Carew

Peter Carew

Director, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Wills and Estate Planning

Melbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Family Law
Louise Date

Louise Date

Partner, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Wills and Estate Planning

Melbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Family Law
Bronwyn Gunning

Bronwyn Gunning

Principal Solicitor, Accredited Family Law Specialist

Melbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Family Law
Keleigh Robinson

Keleigh Robinson

Principal Solicitor, Accredited Family Law Specialist

Melbourne, VIC

Ratings

Overall rating

4.8

94 ratings

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Awards

2023

Recommended Family Law Firm

Doyle's

2022

Recommended Family Law Firm

Doyle's

2021

Recommended Family Law Firm

Doyle's

2020

Recommended Family Law Firm

Doyle's

2019

Recommended Family Law Firm

Doyle's

Office locations

Melbourne, VIC

Level 10, 313 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000Website

Practice areas

Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • De facto Relationships
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders