Brett Kilbride

Brett, a Christchurch native, holds a Bachelor of Laws (2012) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) (2013) from the University of Canterbury. He began his legal career as a solicitor at a general practice law firm in Christchurch before joining Corcoran French in April 2017. Brett joined the partnership at Corcoran French in October 2023.

At Corcoran French, Brett has a particular focus on the areas of estate administration, wills and estate planning, estate and trust disputes and elder law. As the lead of our estates team, he is committed to providing exceptional legal guidance and client service. Primarily based in our Kaiapoi office, Brett also maintains a strong presence at our Christchurch office, ensuring our clients in both locations are catered to.

In addition to his client work, Brett spearheads the Corcoran French social netball team – the CF Falcons.

Outside of his professional life, Brett is a keen musician and enjoys performing classic hits from the 60s and 70s with his band, “The Nowhere Men”.