ERIN FREEBAIRN
Partner
About ERIN
Erin Freebairn is a Partner at Commercial and Legal, specialising in residential, retail, and commercial property, with particular expertise in development and construction. Admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of South Australia in September 2015, Erin holds a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice from Flinders University.
As a key member of the firm’s Property team, Erin has built strong relationships across South Australia’s property sector, working closely with property owners, developers, and real estate agents. Her experience encompasses the sale and acquisition of diverse assets, including CBD office buildings, commercial facilities, and residential properties. Erin regularly acts for developers on off-the-plan residential and commercial projects.
Erin is committed to advancing the property industry and has participated in the Property Council of Australia’s 500 Women in Property program. She maintains a keen interest in both large-scale and boutique property developments.
In recognition of her expertise, Erin was awarded Doyle’s South Australian Property & Real Estate Law Rising Star in 2024, highlighting her as a future leader in the field. She has also been a finalist for Senior Associate of the Year at the Lawyer’s Weekly Women in Law Awards (2022 & 2024) and for Special Counsel of the Year at the Lawyer’s Weekly Australian Law Awards (2025).
Erin is known for her effective communication and her commitment to delivering strategic, practical solutions for her clients.
Education
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practices
Masters of Forensic Archaeology & Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor of Archaeology
Affiliations
Law Society of South Australia
Property Law Council of Australia
Legal Expertise
Property Law
Commercial & Corporate Law
Business Sale / Purchase
