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Sana primarily accepts briefs in planning and environment, crime and regulatory matters, however, she is open to accepting briefs in family and children law as well as intervention order matters. 
She has a strong background in public law, enforcement, and dispute resolution and is developing a broad commercial practice, with a particular interest in building and construction law. 
Before coming to the Bar, Sana worked as a solicitor for over four years in the Public Law group at Maddocks. She gained extensive experience in statutory and strategic planning matters, appearing in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. She also advised local government on enforcement and compliance issues, including matters prosecuted in the Magistrates’ Court, and instructed counsel in criminal appeals before the County Court.
Sana has a strong academic foundation, having taught law at La Trobe University. She taught subjects including Commercial Law, Contract Law, Mediation, and International Dispute Resolution to the Juris Doctor cohort, further strengthening her expertise in commercial and alternative dispute resolution matters.

Sana holds a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) from Monash University.  

Sana read with Andrew Woods SC and her senior mentor is Rishi Nathwani SC. 
  

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Admitted

11 Nov 2014

Victorian Bar

02 May 2024

Areas of Expertise

    Building and Construction

    Criminal

    Environment and Planning

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