Associate

• Mar 2022 - Present

Bar Transfer Test

• Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

The Bar Transfer Test is a self-learning pathway for foreign qualified lawyers to more quickly complete the vocational BPC component of the UK Bar exams. As I was an Australian qualified solicitor, I was exempted from several of the BPC exams. In December 2020 and January 2021, I undertook and passed all of the Criminal, Civil, Ethics and Advocacy units, using remote/distance learning. The Bar Transfer Test is a self-learning pathway for foreign qualified lawyers to more quickly complete the vocational BPC component of the UK Bar exams. As I was an Australian qualified solicitor, I was exempted from several of the BPC exams. In December 2020 and January 2021, I undertook and passed all of the Criminal, Civil, Ethics and Advocacy units, using remote/distance learning.

Manager

• May 2019 - Feb 2020

Lawyer

• Feb 2019 - May 2019

At Uteem Chambers, I assisted with corporate transactional work and international research for litigation matters. At Uteem Chambers, I assisted with corporate transactional work and international research for litigation matters.

Laywer

• Apr 2016 - May 2018

Worked across the Litigation and Competition & Consumer law practice groups In the Litigation team I worked on several matters, including: - defending Allco, a former global financial services firm in liquidation, in class action proceedings. I assisted with the putting on of our event study expert evidence; preparing applications to seek class member information and closure of the class; document review; and drafting settlement negotiation papers. - defending a director in shareholder oppression proceedings. This involved reviewing the client's accounting practices and books and providing assistance to the expert in the putting on of his report. - defending an accused in tax-related criminal proceedings in the District Court. This involved numerous requests for disclosure of documents; review and analysis of intercepted tapes; and preparation of evidence materials. In the Competition team I worked on various matters including: - assisting the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission with its Retail Mortgage Pricing Inquiry through the supervision and management of a document review project, analysing key documents and drafting summary reports; - Port of Newcastle's application for special leave to appeal to the High Court concerning the appeal of a declaration permitting third-party access to private infrastructure. Show less

Secondee

• Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

I was seconded to the NSW Enforcement Group of the ACCC in 2017, investigating both consumer law and cartels matters. I was supervised by Molly Choucair and Rob Ghali. In this role I undertook critical analysis of alleged anti-competitive and improper conduct; prepared board papers for evaluation by Commissioners; drafted s 155 notices and correspondence to recipients; compiled briefs to counsel and prepared supporting observations. I also reviewed data and information obtained from s 155 recipients and analysed their potential evidentiary uses. Show less

Lawyer (commerical litigation)

• Oct 2013 - Apr 2016

I worked on large and high profile commercial disputes, including: - Apple v Samsung case (2012 through to 2014), working on both the Intellectual Property and Competition sides of the case; - Defending corporate officers in their personal capacity and as directors in shareholder class action proceedings (2014-2015); - Aboriginal Housing Company claim against the Redfern Aboriginal Tent Embassy for trespass and successful summary judgment application (2015); - AGL's application for authorisation of its proposed acquisition of Macquarie Generation (2014) (the first application of its kind to be brought to the Australian Competition Tribunal and in which AGL was ultimately successful in challenging the ACCC's determination); - various project approval applications and developments for NSW mining projects. I was also involved in various transactional matters, including schemes of arrangement and due diligence for corporate deals. I started an expertise publication that was distributed to the Sydney office which reported on anti-bribery and corruption developments/updates. My graduate year commenced in 2013, and I completed three rotations in (1) Dispute Resolution supervised by Mark Elvy; (2) Competition supervised by Bill Reid; and (3) Resources supervised by Mark Brennan. Show less

Secondee solicitor

• Jul 2015 - Feb 2016

I ran a legal clinic at Lou's Place, a daytime refuge centre for women, once a week. I assisted clients with any civil law matters, including resolving and managing debts, Victims Services claims, property and housing disputes and the preparation of several NCAT applications. I ran a legal clinic at Lou's Place, a daytime refuge centre for women, once a week. I assisted clients with any civil law matters, including resolving and managing debts, Victims Services claims, property and housing disputes and the preparation of several NCAT applications.

Paralegal

• Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

I worked exclusively on the Apple v Samsung matter under the supervision of Wen Ts'ai Lim. I assisted in preparing, coordinating and delivering materials for counsels' briefs and worked closely with counsel to prepare for hearings and appearances (Stephanie Patterson, Ian Wylie, Neil Young QC, Katrina Howard and John Marshall SC). I worked exclusively on the Apple v Samsung matter under the supervision of Wen Ts'ai Lim. I assisted in preparing, coordinating and delivering materials for counsels' briefs and worked closely with counsel to prepare for hearings and appearances (Stephanie Patterson, Ian Wylie, Neil Young QC, Katrina Howard and John Marshall SC).

Summer Clerk

• Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

Rotated in the Disputes team, supervised by Sonia Tame, and the Property team, supervised by Cameron Thompson. Tasks included researching a wide range of legal issues for inclusion in client advice and assisting with preparing materials for hearings. Rotated in the Disputes team, supervised by Sonia Tame, and the Property team, supervised by Cameron Thompson. Tasks included researching a wide range of legal issues for inclusion in client advice and assisting with preparing materials for hearings.

Clinical Placement

• Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

I undertook a 6 month clincal placement at the Macquarie Legal Centre as an elective for my bachelor of laws degree and upon completion of the course I received the Macquarie Legal Centre Prize for Macquarie Legal Centre Clinical Program. I undertook a 6 month clincal placement at the Macquarie Legal Centre as an elective for my bachelor of laws degree and upon completion of the course I received the Macquarie Legal Centre Prize for Macquarie Legal Centre Clinical Program.

Paralegal

• Dec 2009 - Oct 2011

In between my university studies, I worked part-time as a paralegal at a boutique firm in northern Sydney. I assisted with residential and commercial conveyancing matters, preparing wills, powers of attorney and probate applications. In between my university studies, I worked part-time as a paralegal at a boutique firm in northern Sydney. I assisted with residential and commercial conveyancing matters, preparing wills, powers of attorney and probate applications.

Internship

• Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

I undertook a 6 month internship at Justice Action, a community group advocating for the rights of prisoners and victims and which seeks to improve mental health in the greater community. I was responsible for improving the Justice Action mentoring program, researching and analysing various mentoring styles and updating the Justice Action Mentoring handbook. I undertook a 6 month internship at Justice Action, a community group advocating for the rights of prisoners and victims and which seeks to improve mental health in the greater community. I was responsible for improving the Justice Action mentoring program, researching and analysing various mentoring styles and updating the Justice Action Mentoring handbook.