Kristine was admitted as an Australian Legal Practitioner by the Supreme Court of Victoria in May 2006 and brings a wealth of experience to her practice in commercial litigation. She has adeptly handled a diverse array of matters, including contractual disputes, debt recovery on both large and small scales, as well as bankruptcy and insolvency cases. Her recent involvement in a noteworthy commercial matter concerning creditor rights within the Family Court underscores her expertise and adaptability in complex legal landscapes. Kristine's academic credentials include an undergraduate degree with Honours in trade practices law from the University of New England, completed in 2005 under the esteemed guidance of Dr Peter Hemphill. Her pursuit of advanced legal knowledge led her to earn a Masters degree in Law (Commercial Law) from Monash University in 2012. Her academic achievements are distinguished by high distinctions in expert evidence and distinctions in areas such as Commercial Alternative Dispute Resolution, advocacy theories, corporate insolvency, negotiation and mediation techniques, anti-money laundering (AML), commercial negotiation methodologies, and advanced construction law. Practicing from Melbourne, Victoria, Kristine has substantial court experience, having appeared in the Supreme Court, County Court, Magistrates Court, Federal Court, and Federal Circuit Court. She has represented an impressive roster of clients, including financial institutions, liquidators, trustees, creditors, debtors, as well as various companies and individuals. Her role with a litigation funding company further broadens her perspective on financial and legal intricacies. Kristine is known for her pragmatic approach to resolving business legal issues and prides herself on being an approachable and fair negotiator.
Deputy Chair, Litigation Executive Committee
Law Institute of Victoria
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 • 1 year
LIV Representative, Federal Court Users Group
Federal Court of Australia
Dec 2011 - Dec 2011 • 0 months
LIV Representative, County Court Rules Committee
County Court of Victoria
Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 • 2 years
Litigation Executive, Committee Member
Law Institute of Victoria
Dec 2008 - Dec 2012 • 4 years
Founder and Director
Hopkins Lawyers
Jun 2008 - Present • 18 years 5 months
Lawyer
Gadens Lawyers
Dec 2005 - Dec 2007 • 2 years
LLM, Masters in Law (Commercial Law)
Monash University
2006 - 2010
LLB (Hons), Bachelor of Laws
University of New England (AU)
1997
Last checked: 14 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services
