I advise clients on all aspects of competition and consumer law, assisting them to resolve complex compliance issues and representing them in investigations and enforcement proceedings brought by regulators, including the ACCC and ACMA. I am known for providing clear, strategic advice in challenging and rapidly evolving matters. Whether acting for clients in regulatory investigations, responding to enforcement action or developing effective compliance strategies, I bring deep expertise and a pragmatic approach focused on delivering effective results.

Alongside this, I have a strong government practice acting for public sector clients on some of their most sensitive and high profile matters. This includes advising on inquiries, internal investigations and disputes involving a variety of legal issues. I understand the unique pressures and responsibilities that come with acting for government and I work closely with my clients to help them manage risk and achieve optimal outcomes.

I practised as a barrister for five years, representing clients in a variety of commercial law proceedings. My litigation experience includes acting for clients in proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW, Federal Court of Australia and High Court of Australia, as well as in various administrative tribunals.

Career highlights

Advising corporate and government clients on competition law issues, regulatory investigations and disputes, including:

• Successfully representing the State of NSW (instructed by NSW Treasury) in the Federal Court of Australia and on appeal in proceedings brought by the ACCC alleging anti-competitive conduct associated with the privatisations of Port Botany, Port Kembla and the Port of Newcastle. Acting in follow-on private competition law proceedings brought by Mayfield Development Corporation in the Federal Court, and on appeal to the Full Federal Court and High Court of Australia.
• Acting for NSW Health in the largest ever employment law class action in Australia, commenced on behalf of junior doctors in the Supreme Court of NSW, as well as in related enforcement proceedings brought by the Australian Salaried Medical Officers Association.
• Advising clients from the real estate sector on managing competition and consumer law risk and disputes, including Lendlease, Stockland and Walker Corporation.
• Advising Webjet on an ACCC investigation and subsequent enforcement proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia alleging misleading pricing practices.
• Advising Productivity Partners and Site Group International in enforcement proceedings commenced by the ACCC in the Federal Court of Australia alleging contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law, as well as on appeal to the Full Federal Court and High Court of Australia.
• Advising NSW Government clients on highly sensitive projects, investigations and disputes, including WaterNSW, the Department of Communities and Justice and the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade.