About Me

I am a partner in our Sydney office, where I specialise in media and technology disputes and advice.

I have over 15 years' experience in managing IT&T and media disputes across a range of jurisdictions and forums. I enjoy working closely with my clients to devise and implement strategic and effective approaches to case formulation, presentation and resolution.

My technology dispute experience covers a variety of technologies and complex implementations including billing systems, inventory management systems, customer management systems, e-Health systems and satellite and cable transmission networks. I analyse complex IT supply contracts and give detailed written advice on liability and remedies arising under contract and the common law.

I have also managed many disputes for media organisations such as defamation, copyright, contempt and suppression order matters. I regularly provide pre-publication advice to editors, journalists and producers in relation to print, digital and film publications.

In addition to my disputes practice, I advise public and private sector clients with respect to Australia's privacy and data breach legislation. I also have a keen interest in assisting clients with internal and regulatory investigations.
Experience
  • Acted for leading global satellite media company in arbitration concerning international fibre and satellite transmission arrangements.
  • Acting for media organisations defending defamation and copyright claims.
  • republication advice for Australian media, corporate and government clients.
  • Managing major discovery and data exercises on multiple litigation and arbitration matters over a period of more than 10 years.
Education

Studied

  • Bachelor of Law (University of New South Wales, 2003)
  • Post Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (Australian National University, 2004)

Admissions

  • NSW Practising Certificate (held continuously since 2004)

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