Barrister Information

Profile

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 appellate 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. 

 

Extended Biography

  

Admitted

17 Apr 2007

Bar

20 May 2010

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Areas of Expertise

    Appellate 1 Areas

    • Appellate

    Commercial 3 Areas

    • Banking and Finance
    • Competition and Consumer Law
    • Contractual Disputes

    Bankruptcy and Insolvency

    Building and Construction

    Public Administrative 6 Areas

    • Civil and Human Rights
    • Judicial Review and Administrative Law
    • Merits Review
    • Migration Law
    • Privacy or Freedom of Information
    • Social Security and Veteran Entitlements

    Environment and Planning 1 Areas

    • Compulsory Acquisition of Land and Compensation

    Corporations Law

    Equity 6 Areas

    • Family Provision
    • Guardianship and Administration
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Real Property
    • Trusts
    • Wills and Probate

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