Jonathan Crabtree | Commercial | Wills & Estate Planning | Special Counsel

Jonathan is an experienced commercial lawyer and Legal Officer (Major) with over 12 years’ experience crafting practical solutions for complex legal challenges. Combining rigorous commercial expertise with military precision, Jonathan brings a unique perspective to legal practice that focuses on achieving strategic outcomes for his clients.

Having practiced in environments ranging from leading law firms to pro-bono legal services and the Australian Defence Force, Jonathan’s approach is both technically excellent and deeply practical. His experience as a former business owner and director gives him valuable insight into the real-world challenges his clients face. This background allows him to deliver advice that’s not just legally sound, but commercially savvy.

Jonathan can assist with commercial contracts, business structuring, estate planning, and commercial dispute resolution. Whether you’re protecting your business interests, planning for succession, or navigating a complex commercial dispute, Jonathan’s combination of technical expertise and practical experience ensures you’ll receive clear, strategic guidance.

His distinctive background in both corporate and military law means he brings exceptional attention to detail and risk management to every matter, while maintaining the human touch that complex legal situations often require.

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of Western Australia (March 2012)
• High Court of Australia (March 2012)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (University of Western Australia)
• Bachelor of Arts – Communication Studies (University of Western Australia)
• Graduate Certificate in Military Law (Australian National University)
• Graduate Diploma of Arts (Alphacrucis College)
• Master of Laws (University of Adelaide) – In progress
• Diploma of Leadership and Management (Defence RTO)
• Diploma of Government (Defence RTO)

Membership

• Law Society of Western Australia
• Australian Defence Force
• Master of Laws candidate, University of Adelaide