Caite Brewer has been a barrister (and formerly a solicitor) for almost 30 years.

Caite is the “market leader” for Wills and Estate Litigation in Queensland (Doyle’s List, 2019 and 2020) and one of Australia’s “preeminent” junior counsel in the National Doyle’s rankings since 2017.

She is 1 of only 5 Queensland Law Society (QLS) accredited specialists in succession law at the Queensland Bar and was the highest achiever in her graduating year.

She is a member of Hemmant’s List and a regular presenter at seminars on wills, estates and trust law issues.

Her particular interests are in contentious probate matters, non-contentious probate (especially the weird and unusual ones), will construction and will rectification cases, informal wills and superannuation disputes.

Caite also acts as a mediator.

Outside of work, Caite is a bit of a netball tragic, both playing (yes, even at her age! can you guess what position she plays by this article?) and watching (go the Firebrids!), loves her cricket (watching, and scoring) and has competed in over 50 obstacle races (including Tough Mudder and Spartan (for which she earned her trifecta medal).  In more recent years, Caite has taken up scuba diving and has now certified as a rescue diver. 

Awards

2022-2023 – Doyle’s List – preeminent junior counsel (Qld) in wills and estate litigation, both Queesland and nationally 

2021-2023 – Doyle’s List – preeminent junior counsel in wills and estate litigation, both Queesland and nationally 

2020 – Doyle’s List – “market leader” – junior counsel (Qld) in wills and estate litigation

2020 – Doyle’s List – preeminent junior counsel (Australia) in wills and estate litigation

2019 – Doyle’s List – “market leader” – junior counsel (Qld) in wills and estate litigation

2019 – Doyle’s List – preeminent junior counsel (Australia) in wills and estate litigation

2018 – Doyle’s List – preeminent junior counsel (Australia) in wills and estate litigation, both Queesland and nationally 

2017 – Doyle’s List – preeminent junior counsel (Australia) in wills and estate litigation, both Queesland and nationally 

2016 – Doyle’s List – preeminent junior counsel (Qld) in wills and estate litigation

2015 – Doyle’s List – leading junior counsel (Qld) in wills and estate litigation

2009 – Highest Achievement Award – QLS Specialist Accreditation (Succession)

2013 – STEP Founder’s Award for Outstanding Achievement

Committee work

  • Member of the Succession and Elder Law Committee of the Bar Association of Queensland (BAQ) 2011 – present 
  • Member of the QLS Succession Law and Elder Law Conference Committee 2018-2020
  • Member of the QLS Succession Law Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee (2011-2018)
  • Member of the QLS Succession Law Committee (2009-2018)
  • Member of the Panel of Experts for the STEP Private Client Awards, 2015 – 2016
  • Chair of the Queensland Branch of STEP, 2010-2013
  • Committee and subcommittee member STEP Qld Branch, 2010 – 2016

logo-header STEP is the worldwide professional association for those advising families across generations. We promote best practice, professional integrity and education to our members. With over 20,000 members in 95 countries, we help families plan for their futures: from drafting a will or advising family businesses, to helping international families and protecting vulnerable family members.

Boards

  • Former Chair and Founding Board Member of national charity Share the Dignity – 2015-2017
  • Former Board Member of Anglican Church Financial Services Commission and ANFIN (Anglican Financial Services) – 2014-2017

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Share The Dignity is a national charity that aims to improve the dignity and health of disadvantaged, vulnerable and at risk women through collection and provision of sanitary items.

 

 

anfin_logoThe Anglican Church Financial Services Commission and ANFIN (Anglican Financial Services) are the charitable and financial arms of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland Diocese, serving the wider community in aged care, welfare services and schools.

Speaker and Presenter

See Caite’s upcoming speaking roles, as well as past papers she has presented here

Authoring

LexisNexis’ Practical Guidance – co-author with Angela Cornford-Scott of the Queensland section of the Succession Law topics – 2013 – present

LexisNexis Forms and Precedents for estate administration and estate litigation, Queensland, 2018

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