Our Team
DEANO SIMONIDIS
Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1992.
Gain Accreditation as a Family Law Specialist in 1997.
Holds a Bachelor of Laws from University of Queensland.
Deano has been practicing as a solicitor since 1992, and founded Simonidis Shoebridge Lawyers in 2001 with Greg Shoebridge. Deano is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and is experienced in all areas of family law and de facto law. Deano is available to meet with clients at both our Gold Coast and Brisbane offices.
Outside of the office Deano is a keen fisherman who enjoys spending time with his family on his boat.
LUKE STEEL
Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2003.
Admitted to the High Court of Australia in 2004.
Holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business (Journalism) from the University of Queensland.
Luke joined Simonidis Shoebridge Lawyers in 2002 and is an Associate of the firm. Luke is based at our Brisbane offices and is experienced in all areas of family law and de facto law, with a particular interest in property matters.
Luke is a regular volunteer at the Caxton Legal Centre in New Farm where he provides free legal advice.
Luke is a sporting tragic, and his social activities typically revolve around all manner of sports, particularly horse racing and cricket.
REGINA CHAPPLE
Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2003.
Admitted to the High Court of Australia in 2004.
Regina holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland. Regina also has a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Regina has recently completed her Master of Laws at the Queensland University of Technology.
Regina joined Simonidis Shoebridge Lawyers in April 2004 as a solicitor and is based at our Brisbane offices. Regina enjoys working with clients on both children and property matters.
Regina enjoys spending time with friends, reading and watching movies.
JEFF BUNNING
Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2004.
Admitted to the High Court of Australia in 2005.
Jeff holds a Bachelor and Laws, Bachelor of Commerce Degree and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Griffith University. He undertook articles at Bennett Carroll and Gibbons Solicitors, Mt Gravatt.
Jeff joined the firm in March 2004, and is based at our Brisbane offices. Jeff has a particular interest in complex Federal Magistrates and Family Court matters relating to children.
Jeff regularly volunteers at the Caxton Legal Centre, New Farm and has taught the Family Law Clinic for Griffith University.
Jeff enjoys travelling and socialising with friends and family.
CHARLIE SHEPHERD
Admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in 2009, Admitted to the Supreme Court of QLD in 2010, Admitted to the High Court of Australia in 2010.
Charlie holds a Juris Doctorate from Bond University and a Bachelor of Arts in both Sociology and Studio Art from the University of Nevada in the United States. Charlie did his clerkship at Simshoe Lawyers Gold Coast while completing his Post-Graduate Legal Training.
Prior to his move to Australia, Charlie was Taekwon-Do instructor, a decorated infantryman with the US Army, a private investigator and a high school teacher with “at-risk” students.
Outside of work Charlie enjoys cooking, movies, Art, reading, martial arts, yoga and socialising with family and friends.
LAUREN FINLAYSON
Lauren was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in 2010 and looks forward to being admitted to the Supreme Court of QLD and High Court of Australia in 2010.
Lauren graduated with Honours from the Bond University Bachelor of Laws program and also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Bond University.
Lauren joined the firm whilst completing her Post-graduate Diploma in 2010 and currently works from both the Brisbane and Gold Coast offices.
Lauren enjoys rock climbing, surfing, reading and socialising with friends.
