Our People

Principal

Julanne Shearer

Julanne Shearer LL.B, B.Com

E-mail: Julanne.Shearer@croninshearer.com.au

A former partner of Primrose Couper Cronin Rudkin Lawyers, Julanne has over 20 years of extensive experience in property and commercial law.

In particular, in the areas of property development from acquisition to final sales, commercial and retail shop leasing, commercial and residential conveyancing, business acquisitions and sales, estate planning and estate administration, Trusts and general commercial transactions.  She also has extensive experience in corporate law matters, particularly, in the areas of managed investments, financial products, Australian Financial Services licensing, fundraising, and compliance.

A long term resident of the Gold Coast, Julanne holds both a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University. 

 

Associate

Julanne Shearer

Anthony Kyle LL.B, B.Com

E-mail: Anthony.Kyle@croninshearer.com.au

Prior to joining Cronin Shearer Lawyers, Tony worked for one of the largest law firms in the Asia Pacific region where he gained experience in the areas of commercial and property law, specialising in property leasing, commercial acquisitions and disposals, shopping centre acquisitions and general business advice.  He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from Bond University.

Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Tony is committed to the area and is focused on building connections with the Gold Coast community.

 

Solicitor

Julanne Shearer

Kate McCormick LL.B (Hons), BA.JAdmin

E-mail: Kate.McCormick@croninshearer.com.au

Kate holds an honours degree in Law and a degree in Justice Administration. 

She brings enthusiasm and dedication to her work at Cronin Shearer Lawyers.  She practises mainly in the areas of wills and estates and family provision claim matters together with general property transactions, mortgage transactions and planning and environment issues.

 

Paralegals

Julanne Shearer

Andrea Dean

Paralegal
Email:  Andrea.Dean@croninshearer.com.au

Andrea has over 20 years experience working in law firms on the Gold Coast and Melbourne primarily in the areas of commercial and corporate law.  She has been working as Julanne Shearer’s senior paralegal for many years.  Technically very proficient, Andrea’s predominant areas of expertise include:

 

Julanne Shearer

Karen Woodhouse

Accounts Manager and Paralegal
Email:  Karen.Woodhouse@croninshearer.com.au

Karen is a paralegal with experience in all facets of commercial law.  She has been associated with Cronin Shearer Lawyers and its predecessors for many years.  Highly skilled, Karen enjoys her diversified work and in particular the opportunity to manage her own files and communicate directly with clients with whom she has established long standing relationships.

Karen provides paralegal services to some of the firm’s major developers and has the responsibility for the day to day management of the accounts department.

 

Julanne Shearer

Amanda Lawrance

Paralegal
Email:  Amanda.Lawrance@croninshearer.com.au

Prior to joining Cronin Shearer Lawyers, Amanda was the personal assistant to George Czaus Solicitor for 20 years.  Amanda has extensive experience in property and commercial transactions including: