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Katrina Jacobs (nee Freeman)

Katrina is a Senior Associate working in our Business Law Practice and our Disputes Practice, with a focus on complex Estate Planning.


Katrina Jacobs

Katrina Jacobs (nee Katrina Freeman) was awarded a Bachelor of Social Science in 2000 from the University of Adelaide and a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) in 2002. Upon completion of her degree she was admitted as a practitioner in July 2002.

Katrina started work as a law clerk for Doman Lawyers back in 2000, and has been there ever since, continuing through the merger with SCL Andreyev in November 2010. Over the years, Katrina has been involved in a wide variety of legal practice including complex commercial litigation, family law settlements, contractual advice, Estate litigation, industrial law, traffic law and negligence claims. Katrina was promoted to Senior Associate in February 2008.

Katrina’s main focus in recent years has been in Wills & Complex Estate Planning. Having prepared Wills for over 200 clients and presented numerous seminars on the topic, she brings substantial specialised knowledge and expertise to the role in a friendly and approachable way.

Katrina speaks near fluent French and outside of work enjoys playing volleyball, piano, and cello. She also has a passion for tennis and is currently President of Burnside Tennis Club.

Areas of practice

  • Employment law
  • Wills and Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Inheritance Claims
  • Commercial and civil disputes
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Drafting commercial contracts, and managing contractual disputes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Social Sciences
  • Bachelor of Laws with Honours
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Professional Memberships

  • Member of Law Society of South Australia
  • Member of French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Interests outside of work

  • Enjoys travelling, having travelled widely around France and Western Europe and having recently visited Thailand and East Africa
  • President and Life Member of the Burnside Tennis Club
  • Plays volleyball, piano and cello (badly)
  • Gardening addict

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Legalese

Contact Details:



Email: katrina@adlaw.com.au

Phone: 1300 654 590

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