MEET THE TEAM

Chris Baker (BCOM, LLB)

After completing a double degree at the University of Queensland in 1988, Chris finally settled on the Sunshine Coast in 1988 and established Bakers Lawyers in 2001.

Chris established a practice which focused primarily on Property and Commercial type dealings as well as Wills and Estates.  Over the years Chris has expanded his client base by acquiring Buderim Law in 2007 and most recently Andrew Fogg Lawyers.  

Chris is an honorary lawyer for a number of local charities on the coast and is involved in many community pursuits including his current roles as President of the Sunshine Coast Cricket Association and Bli Bli Community Association. 

When not working, Chris enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his family and friends.

Lucy Jorgensen (B Ed, LLB)

Lucy joined Bakers Lawyers in mid-2016 and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in February 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Queensland University of Technology.

Lucy is a solicitor in the property and development team with experience in the acquisition and sale of commercial, industrial, retail and residential property, due diligence and leasing. She also advises on strata titling and body corporate matters as well as flat land subdivisions and titling matters including easements and boundary realignments. In the commercial sphere, Lucy assists clients with business sales and acquisitions.

Whether she is working on a residential or commercial site acquisition, assisting her clients to manage a portfolio of leased assets or drafting a suite of transaction documents for a development site, Lucy’s ability to quickly drill down and get to know her client’s business and the key aspects of the project at hand helps her achieve great results.

Having worked on a variety of projects across various industries including residential, commercial, and retail, Lucy is superbly positioned to offer both practical and strategic solutions for her clients.

Leanne McMahon

Leanne has been with Bakers Lawyers since its inception back in 2001 and is the Office Manager. She also specialises in Wills, Powers of Attorney and other estate planning matters. Leanne has vast experience helping clients attend to all their estate planning needs and can be often found cruising the streets of the Sunshine Coast visiting clients, ensuring all their paperwork is in order. She is a mother to a budding young Wallaby, who is currently playing in the Grammar 1st XV. Keep your eye out for No.12!

Amie Simpson

Amie began working at Bakers Lawyers 21 years ago and is part of the conveyancing team.  During time off from Bakers Lawyers she enjoyed raising her children and running a hobby farm while studying a Bachelor of Nutrition.  Amie is currently completing a Master of Science investigating the relationship between food choice and mental health of women. Amie enjoys spending time with her children as well as CrossFit and Rhee Tae Kwan Do.

Amie understands that property is usually one of client’s biggest assets and that the conveyancing process may seem stressful and overwhelming. She will guide clients through the process to ensure a successful settlement.

Nicole Henry

Nicole joined our practice in 2021. Nicole has worked for legal practices in NSW and QLD  has spent the majority of her career in Conveyancing. She brings with her a wealth of experience which reflects in her professional and courteous manner in dealing with all aspects of residential sales and purchases. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys camping and spending time with family.

You will find that your experience when dealing with Nicole, whether you are selling or buying will be a smooth and stress-free process.

Athalia Kane

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Robert Lynch

Rob joined the Bakers Lawyers team in March 2023 as the Wills & Estates Solicitor.

Rob is a dedicated, personable, and empathetic Solicitor with extensive experience in Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and associated elder law documents. Rob prides himself in building an excellent rapport with clients, promptly identifying their needs and efficiently using agreed solutions to accomplish client goals. Rob is a strong communicator focused on delivering exceptional client care.

Andrew Fogg

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