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Carew Counsel Solicitors
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Peter Carew

Peter Carew

Director, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Wills and Estate Planning Carew Counsel Solicitors

Melbourne, VIC
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About Peter

Peter Carew, a formidable presence in the legal landscape, established his practice in 1979, bringing over four decades of distinguished experience to Carew Counsel. Renowned for his aptitude in navigating intricate legal dilemmas, Peter is adept at devising pragmatic solutions that address the most challenging issues. Peter's commitment to the field of family law is exemplified by his tenure on the Family Law Specialist Accreditation Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria, where he contributed for a significant decade. His expertise has been consistently recognised by Doyles Guide, which named him a Leading Family Lawyer for Victoria and a Leading Lawyer for Complex & High-Value Family Law matters in 2012, 2014, and from 2016 to 2020. Beyond his practice, Peter was instrumental in the founding of Law Australasia, a consortium of legal firms united in their pursuit of excellence. His reputation extends beyond his technical skills; Peter's ability to convey complex issues in accessible terms, coupled with his affable sense of humour and genuine passion for assisting clients, makes him an invaluable member of the Carew Counsel team.

Practice areas

Family Law

Resume

Experience

President

President

Law Australasia

Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 • 1 year

President

President

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club

Nov 2014 - Aug 2021 • 6 years 9 months

Director

Director

Carew Counsel Pty Ltd

Oct 1978 - Present • 48 years 1 month

Education

Accredited Specialist, Family Law

Accredited Specialist, Family Law

Law Institute of Victoria

1989

Leo Cusssen Institute

1977

Bachelor of Economics

Bachelor of Economics

Monash University

1971 - 1976

Bachelor of Law

Bachelor of Law

Monash University

1971 - 1976

Contact information

Melbourne, VIC

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

Practice certificate

Name
Peter Carew
Certification type
Principal with Trust

Last checked: 20 Feb 2025 • Checked with Queensland Law Society

Practice areas

Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Children's Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders