Andrea Lawrence is a barrister who practices in family law, domestic violence proceedings, coronial inquests and civil matters.
Andrea was called to the bar in 2007.
She completed a Masters degree in English from Sydney University, a Juris Doctor from Bond University, and a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne. Prior to joining Trinity Chambers in 2013, Andrea had chambers at Owen Dixon Chambers East in Victoria.
Andrea has specific interest in medico-legal aspects of family law (such as surrogacy and gender), traditional child rearing practices in the Torres Straits (Meriba Omasker), international relocation of children including Hague Convention matters, unacceptable risk family violence, parentage, and the intersection of jurisdictions. In the latter context, she is frequently briefed in interlocutory hearings to have documents released between jurisdictions; and in matters where there is a commonality of subject matter between criminal matters, family law proceedings, child protection, and domestic and family violence.
Her extensive trial practice in family law has seen her appear in parenting matters for all parties including the Independent Children’s Lawyer. In property matters she challenges (or seeks to enforce) financial agreements. She appears and advises in complex financial matters, including on discretionary trusts, implied trusts, and constructive trusts.
From Far North Queensland, Andrea is passionate about the region, and its representation. As such, she welcomes briefs throughout remote and regional areas. She has chambers in Cairns and Townsville.