about BRIDGET
Bridget practises building and construction litigation and general commercial disputes. She brings a broad range of litigation experience to her practice, including complex and sensitive matters requiring strategic judgment, careful preparation and a practical focus on resolution.
Bridget began her legal career in consumer law class actions before undertaking a Judge’s Associateship at the County Court of Victoria. Before joining KPA she worked as a litigation lawyer in institutional abuse matters, representing vulnerable clients in mediations and at trial.
Clients and colleagues value Bridget’s practical, considered and compassionate approach to legal practice. She is deeply committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients and is known for guiding them through complex disputes with clarity and care.
Bridget is also a voting member of Victorian Women Lawyers, where she coordinates events and supports initiatives that advance women in the profession.
Bridget holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University with First Class Honours.
Areas of Practice
Core Expertise
- Building Defects and Disputes
Domestic building defects claims and disputes (defective and incomplete work, delays and termination issues).
- Owners Corporation Building Defect Claims
Owners Corporation building defects claims involving common property, multi‑party proceedings and large‑scale rectification projects.
- Domestic Building Insurance Claims
Assistance with Domestic Building Insurance claims, including policy coverage advice, claim preparation and disputes with insurers.
- Security of Payment Claims (SOPA)
Security of Payments claims, including preparation and response to payment claims, adjudication applications and enforcement.
- Construction Disputes & Litigation
Domestic, commercial and civil construction disputes, including defects, delay and termination issues.
- General Commercial Disputes
Commercial litigation involving contractual and shareholder disputes, misleading or deceptive conduct and other business‑critical conflicts, from early negotiation through to trial.
Areas of Practice
Core Expertise
- Family Law
Separation, parenting orders, property settlement and binding financial agreements.
- Contested Estates
Family provision claims and dispute resolution in contested estate matters.
- Testamentary Trusts
Structuring and advising on trusts established through a will.
- Wills & Estate Planning
Comprehensive wills, testamentary trusts and enduring powers of attorney.
- Probate & Administration
Grants of probate, letters of administration and estate distribution.
- Powers of Attorney
Enduring powers of attorney and medical treatment decision-maker appointments.
Qualifications
Education & Admissions
2023
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Monash University
2023
Bachelor of Arts
Monash University
2024
Admitted to Practice in Victoria
Supreme Court of Victoria
Memberships
Professional Affiliations
Law Institute of Victoria
Member
Wills and Estates Specialist Accreditation
Law Institute of Victoria
Family Law Section
Law Council of Australia
2024
Judge’s Associateship
County Court of Victoria
