Adriana Care

Adriana, the Managing Partner at Coutts, has been instrumental in steering the firm’s trajectory towards significant growth and diversification. With an impressive career spanning over 20 years in commercial property law, her profound knowledge has been a cornerstone in guiding Coutts' evolution. When she joined the firm, Coutts was a single-office practice concentrating on Property Law and Conveyancing services. Recognising the shifting needs of clients and market demands, Adriana strategically broadened the firm’s legal offerings. Today, Coutts has expanded to 8 locations, delivering a wide array of legal services including Family Law, Criminal Law, Wills and Estates, Injury Compensation, Employment Law, Property Law and Conveyancing, as well as Commercial Law and Litigation. Within the realm of property law, Adriana has engaged with a diverse clientele comprising corporate, public, and private entities, property developers, and both residential and commercial builders. Her extensive expertise covers areas such as conveyancing, lease agreements, licences, easements, caveats, subdivisions, and off-the-plan sales and purchases. Adriana is adept in handling acquisition structures, property disputes, and compulsory acquisitions involving governmental bodies. Her competencies extend to drafting and negotiating substantial property transactions like Put and Call Options and delayed acquisitions. Adriana’s proficiency in commercial law has been honed over two decades, where she has represented large financial institutions, Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions (ADIs), and a spectrum of businesses. Her advisory skills encompass business structuring, trust establishment, company incorporation, and the crafting of shareholder and partnership agreements, as well as addressing sole trader and family business matters. She expertly navigates terms of trade, employment agreements, liability and risk management, consumer warranties, and negotiations of supplier contracts. Working closely with major commercial financial institutions, Adriana emphasises corporate governance and the facilitation of retail and wholesale credit and funding solutions. Her portfolio includes franchisors, franchisees, small property developers, and builders, particularly in the areas of commercial property leases and debt recovery. Additionally, her experience extends to insolvency, commercial disputes and litigation, and occupational matters, allowing her to deliver insightful and pragmatic legal counsel. Adriana’s tenure as in-house counsel for Wizard Home Loans saw her providing pivotal legal support and drafting agreements integral to the company’s branch operations across Australia and New Zealand. Her robust experience with franchisees has enriched her legal acumen further. Her participation in advisory boards and committees dealing with compulsory land acquisitions and planning underscores a steadfast commitment to community service and public interests.