Summary
Fiona practises primarily in commercial and administrative law, but also accepts briefs to advise and appear in civil, criminal and common law matters. Her clients include businesses, individuals and government agencies.
Before coming to the Bar, Fiona was an Associate at both the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Victoria, and was previously employed by Crawford Legal, an Adelaide-based boutique commercial and construction law firm.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Adelaide, and is currently completing her Master of Laws at ANU. Fiona also tutors undergraduate students in Public Law and Statutory Interpretation, Administrative and Torts Law at Monash University.
Practice Areas
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Disputing decisions of an administrative body or organisation
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Schools / universities
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Sporting and hobby associations
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Not for profit and charity organisations
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Disputing decision of Government Agency
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Advocacy
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Security of Payments
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Dispute Resolution
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Arbitration
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Litigation
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Breach of contract
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Consumer contracts
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Unfair contract terms
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Misleading and deceptive conducts
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Income tax
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Capital gains tax
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Stamp duty
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GST
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Tax avoidence
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Financial services regulation
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Expert Determination
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Arbitration of disputes
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Mediation of disputes
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Experience
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Victorian Bar
Barrister
April, 2015 - Present
Barrister at the Victorian Bar practising in commercial law.
Education
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Australian National University
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
2013 - 2013
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University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
2009 - 2012
Location
c/o Young's List, Ground Floor, Owen Dixon Chambers West, 525 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Virtual Practice
Practising Certificate
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Victoria, Australia
4 years held
Languages
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French
Proficient