Vanessa practices primarily in corporate, commercial and public law and holds a Master of Laws (Melb) in securities and corporate law. Vanessa has advised and appeared in trial and appelleate proceedings across a broad range of areas, including, corporations law, banking, contracts, equity, trusts, insolvency, consumer law, public and administrative law and human rights.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Vanessa practiced as a solcitior in banking and finance. In 2018, Vanessa was appointed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal as a sessional Member.