Erin Couper-Jarnoux

Erin Couper-Jarnoux, the Principal at Prestken Legal, offers clients a distinctive approach to commercial mortgage law shaped by her background in linguistics and education. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish at the University of Queensland in 2009, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Sydney in 2015. Fluent in French, Erin initially pursued a career as an English-language teacher, a role that honed her ability to distill complex information into accessible language for clients. Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2016, Erin has since focused her legal acumen on mortgage law, encompassing syndicated lending, construction funding, and mortgage funds. Her enthusiasm for tackling complex legal issues is evident in her work on intricately structured loan transactions and major development projects. Erin's professional tenure includes significant roles, such as her position at Bransgroves Lawyers where she first joined as a Solicitor and quickly ascended to Partner. Over eight years, she gained comprehensive experience in both the transactional and litigation dimensions of mortgage law. Prior to her admission as a solicitor, Erin contributed to the legal field as a Legal Assistant at Blackstone Chambers, reinforcing her foundation in legal operations. Through her leadership at Prestken Legal, Erin continues to provide high-level legal solutions and guidance to her clients.