Rebekah Griffith
Director
Rebekah Griffith is the director of Batt Griffith Legal, a boutique South Australian law firm she acquired in 2026, continuing the legacy of Rosey Batt & Associates which she joined more than a decade earlier.
Rebekah is a trusted and versatile practitioner; building long-standing relationships with business owners, families, and individuals across Adelaide and regional South Australia, including Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Rebekah's practice spans Commercial Law, Estate and Family Law disputes, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, Business Succession, and the sale and purchase of businesses. She appears in the Federal Courts of Australia and all South Australian courts, commissions and tribunals, including the Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts, the Fair Work Commission, and the South Australian Employment Tribunal. She has a strong record of resolving disputes through mediation and other non-litigious pathways, and brings a practical, outcomes-focused approach to everything she does.
What distinguishes Rebekah is her background outside the law. Before joining the firm, she spent five years in strategic planning and business development with a not-for-profit health organisation, experience that shapes the way she thinks about her clients' businesses, not just their legal problems. Business owners consistently describe her as an advisor who understands the bigger picture: someone who can move between a commercial contract, an employment issue, a succession plan, and a family law matter, and give practical advice on all of them.
As Director of Batt Griffith Legal, Rebekah is focused on deepening the firm's relationships with South Australian businesses and families, expanding its reach across regional SA, and building a firm where talented lawyers can build meaningful careers.
Her approach has always been the same: plain-English advice, genuine care, and a commitment to outcomes that actually make a difference to the people she works with.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Flinders University) with electives completed at both Maastricht University - Netherlands and Masaryk University - Czech Republic.
Rosey Batt
Consultant Solicitor
Rosey founded our predecessor firm, Rosey Batt & Associates, and led it for more than 20 years. She brings over four decades of commercial legal experience, having acted for ASX-listed corporations, small and medium enterprises, and individuals across complex litigation, commercial transactions and general advisory work.
Before establishing Rosey Batt & Associates, Rosey was a partner at Minter Ellison and also gained experience working in Europe. She has held board positions across a range of industries and spent 15 years as a facilitator of the Australian Institute of Company Directors' flagship Company Directors Course. She is a Fellow of the AICD.
Rosey now consults for Batt Griffith Legal. Her knowledge, her relationships and her genuine investment in our clients and our future remain very much a part of what we do.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (University of Adelaide)
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Diploma of Education (University of Adelaide)
Master of Science and Technology Commercialisation (University of Texas)
Admitted to Practice 1981
Current Boards
Cancer Council SA
GPEx Ltd
Windmill Theatre
Fertility SA Pty Ltd (Chair)
Current Committees
Rural Support Service Governance Committee (Chair)
Law Society of South Australia Litigation Assistance Fund Advisory Board
Law Society of South Australia Ethics and Practice Committee
Credit Union SA Nominations Committee
Hospira Ltd Institutional Biosafety Committee
Tammy Kronawitter
Office Manager
Tammy is an experienced Office Manager who plays an integral role in the effective day-to-day operations of the office. With a strong focus on organisation, efficiency and professional service, Tammy supports the team across administration, coordination and client-facing processes. Approachable, dependable and always happy to help, Tammy takes pride in creating a positive and well-organised office environment.
Kerri Thomas
Solicitor
Kerri has worked in corporate and government roles across a number of industries, including financial services, property, marketing, agribusiness, health administration and hospitality. This has allowed her to develop a sound commercial acumen and an understanding of pressures that clients may be facing when legal issues arise. She has also held qualifications in Marketing, Property Management and Property Sales.
Coming from a family agribusiness background, Kerri is passionate about supporting businesses to reach their commercial objectives and effectively work through any legal issues. She has travelled overseas to study China and Indonesia legal and business systems to understand how this may impact business expanding into new territories.
Kerri has a sincere and empathetic approach with her clients and takes the time to understand an individual’s needs and legal concerns. Kerri is particularly valued for her work in deceased estates. She works closely with executors, beneficiaries, and other bereaved family members to guide them through the process of applying for probate and administering an estate with as little complexity and stress as possible. She understands that estate matters arise at one of the most difficult times in a family's life and approaches every matter with compassion and clarity for the people involved. Her research work in the health law space has helped her gain insight into some of the challenges in eldercare, disability and end of life and the importance of protecting vulnerable people through legal planning.
Kerri is an experienced project manager which integrates exceptional time management and attention to detail when running her client legal matters.
Kerri practices in the Federal Court of Australia and South Australian Courts and Tribunals.
Qualifications
Kerri holds a Bachelor of Laws with Distinction and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with electives completed at Peking University, East China University of Political Science and Law (China) and Universitas Gadjah Mada (Jakarta, Indonesia).
Professional Memberships
Kerri is a member of the Law Society of South Australia, Women Lawyers Association of South Australia and Vistage Australia.
Courtney Ludewigs
Solicitor
Courtney graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Laws in 2021. After completing her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice with the College of Law, she was admitted in the Supreme Court of South Australia in 2022.
At the same time as her law degree, Courtney completed and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Advanced Japanese Language.
Since being admitted, Courtney has practised across a broad range of legal areas including Wills & Estates, Commercial Transactions, Property, and Civil Litigation in all levels of the South Australian courts. Courtney continues to practise in these areas at the firm.
Courtney has primarily worked in small to boutique-sized law firms and particularly enjoys the client-facing and hands-on approach that this allows.
Courtney has a passion for advocacy, balanced with an empathic approach and a focus on the practical solutions to resolve life’s legal challenges for her clients.
Katlyn Francis
Solicitor
Katlyn graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice and was admitted in the Supreme Court of South Australia in 2021.
Prior to joining Rosey Batt & Associates in late 2021, Katlyn worked for a registered NDIS Provider in incident management, supporting and advocating for persons with disability. She is empathetic and approachable by nature and trained in supporting people with complex communication needs and trauma.
Katlyn also has a background in retail and customer service, aiding her ability to connect with clients.
Katlyn gained valuable legal experience volunteering at the Women’s Legal Service and the Flinders University Legal Advice Clinic. Through volunteering, Katlyn worked in various practice areas and gained a particular interest in Family Law and Employment Law.
At Batt Griffith Legal, Katlyn is eager to work across all practice areas, with a particular passion for family law.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Flinders University) Flinders University, with electives completed at China’s ECUPL and Peking Universities.
Becky van der Hoek
Office Support
Becky joined our firm’s predecessor, Rosey Batt & Associates, more than 20 years ago as Office Coordinator, and has been a constant presence through everything that has shaped what we are today. She officially retired in 2023, but the firm would not be the same without her, and we are fortunate that she continues to work with us on a casual basis.
Becky supports the team across administration, office management and conveyancing. She knows how the firm works, how our clients think, and what it takes to get things done. That combination of experience, reliability and care is something you simply cannot replicate.
Despina Scragg
Registered Conveyancer
Despina is a registered conveyancer experienced in guiding clients through one of the most significant financial transactions of their lives; buying or selling property.
Despina navigates the complexities of property transfers with precision and care, ensuring her clients' interests are protected at every stage of the process.
Clients consistently appreciate Despina's straightforward approach. She communicates clearly, cuts through the jargon, and makes sure her clients always know exactly where they stand.
Karen Hockley
Law Clerk