Caprice Gobie-Smith

Associate

Caprice joined Gilshenan & Luton in 2019 and was admitted as a solicitor in 2022, having gained extensive experience as a paralegal working across criminal trials and coronial inquests.

Caprice practises extensively in occupational discipline and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on disciplinary and misconduct proceedings. She regularly acts for police officers and represents students and teachers in university misconduct matters, including matters involving serious allegations with the risk of significant personal and professional consequences.

She also leads the firm’s practice in admission suitability matters, assisting law graduates to navigate complex disclosure obligations and progress their admission to the legal profession.

In addition to her disciplinary and regulatory work, Caprice represents clients across all aspects of criminal law. She appears frequently in courts throughout Queensland in both simple and complex matters, with particular experience in sexual offences and large-scale drug matters.

In 2025, Caprice was recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a Rising Star in Criminal Law. She is experienced in managing complex and sensitive matters and is known for providing clear, practical advice and steady support to clients throughout the legal process.

Outside of work, Caprice values maintaining an active lifestyle.

Recent articles by Caprice

University Misconduct Allegations in Australia - Gilshenan & Luton, Brisbane, Australia - professional misconduct lawyer

University Misconduct Allegations in Australia: A Guide for Students and Staff

Allegations of academic or general misconduct can have serious, and sometimes career-limiting, consequences for university students and staff. For many, receiving a misconduct notice is an unfamiliar and stressful experience, particularly where the process and potential outcomes are unclear.
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When suitability matters become a barrier to admission into the legal profession

When suitability matters become a barrier to admission into the legal profession

Admission to the legal profession in Queensland is not granted as a matter of course, even when an applicant has satisfied all academic and practical training requirements.
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The criminal offence of leaving your child unattended

The criminal offence of leaving your child unattended

Parents and guardians often wonder at what age they can responsibly leave their children alone. While the criminal law in Queensland doesn’t assist with what might be regarded as responsible parenting, it does set some limits about when a child can be legally left alone.
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Stale qualifications when applying for admission into the legal profession

Stale qualifications when applying for admission into the legal profession

Is your law degree too old? In Queensland, admission into the legal profession is subject to both academic and practical legal training requirements. However, many prospective applicants are unaware of an important eligibility condition: the currency of those qualifications. This concept is known as stale qualifications.
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