Strategic Legal Counsel. Military Precision.
Perth-based legal practice specialising in commercial law, wills, and estate planning. Over 14 years of trusted expertise.
Supreme Court of WA | High Court of Australia | Law Society WA | STEP Member | ADF Legal Officer | Veteran Owned
14+
Years Experience
In Commercial & Estate Law
500+
Matters Handled
Across WA & Nationally
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Supreme & High Court
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Crabtree Legal is a veteran-owned Perth law firm that brings military discipline and commercial expertise to every matter. We offer practical, results-focused legal advice for businesses and families navigating complex legal challenges.
With over 14 years of experience spanning leading law firms, pro-bono work, and service as a Legal Officer (Major) in the Australian Army Reserve, Director Jonathan Crabtree delivers strategic counsel grounded in real-world insight.
About JonathanAreas of Practice
Commercial Law
Strategic legal advice for businesses at every stage—from structuring and contracts to acquisitions and succession planning.
- •Company set ups & business structuring
- •Reviewing & drafting business contracts
- •Shareholder & director agreements
Wills, Estate & Succession Planning
Protect your family and assets with comprehensive estate planning—from simple wills to complex testamentary trusts and probate.
- •Simple & complex wills (incl. testamentary trusts)
- •Enduring powers of attorney & guardianship
- •Probate & letters of administration
Why Choose Crabtree Legal
Military Precision
14+ years as an ADF Legal Officer brings unmatched discipline and attention to detail to every matter. Every brief is prepared with military exactness.
Commercial Expertise
Deep commercial knowledge spanning business structuring, contracts, and acquisitions—grounded in real-world ownership experience across multiple practices.
Personal Service
You deal directly with Jonathan—not a junior. Every client receives considered, personalised advice delivered with transparency and care.
Jonathan Crabtree
Director | Commercial & Estate Planning Lawyer
Jonathan is a seasoned commercial lawyer and Legal Officer (Major) with over 14 years of experience delivering practical solutions to intricate legal challenges. Blending extensive commercial knowledge with military precision, he offers a distinctive approach to legal practice that prioritizes strategic results for his clients.
His background as a business owner and Director of a number of legal practices equips him with a deep understanding of the real-world challenges his clients encounter, enabling him to provide advice that is both legally robust and commercially astute.
Read full profile →Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of WA
- High Court of Australia
Memberships
- STEP – Affiliate Member
- Australian SAS Association WA
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (UWA)
- Grad Cert Military Law (ANU)
Defence
- Brigade Legal Officer
- 13th Brigade
- Australian Army
Client Testimonials
★★★★★
Crabtree Legal has the best lawyers in the region. With them, you have a better chance of winning.
— Jane Faber
★★★★★
I recommend Crabtree Legal because when I had a personal injury case, they helped me win sooner than I expected.
— John Smith
★★★★★
Crabtree Legal offers the best legal expertise. Their lawyers care, and their legal solutions are pretty reasonable.
— Madelaine Taylor