Olivia is an experienced advocate with an extensive background in both commercial business and criminal law. Offering 14 years’ experience in banking and business advisory prior to law, Olivia provides a unique perspective.
From 2017, Olivia was a criminal defence advocate appearing in the Magistrates’ and County Courts and instructing in serious indictable matters. In 2019, Olivia joined Victoria Legal Aid as a Senior Lawyer, Crime and was later appointed to the role of Senior Policy Officer.
In 2021, Olivia worked alongside Senior Counsel in the preparation of a High Court appeal and complex commercial litigation in the Supreme Court, including cases of notable public interest.
From 2014 - 2017, Olivia was a Registered Foreign Lawyer in Vietnam with commercial firm Asia Counsel. Transactions included wind farms, commercial construction projects, the German Consulate, commercial lease agreements, and import/export, across legal jurisdictions of Vietnam, Hong Kong, the UK and Singapore.
Olivia commenced her pre-legal career in investment management at Macquarie Bank, before joining the Commonwealth Bank as a financial markets dealer, later moving into corporate lending with BankWest. Olivia then established her own management consulting practice with a focus on governance and strategic planning.
Olivia accepts briefs to appear in criminal, quasi-criminal, commercial, common law, planning and environment, coronial inquests and appellate matters.
Olivia is reading with David R J O’Brien and Moya O'Brien. Olivia’s Senior Mentor is Tim J North QC.
