Search

Experience

Louise has a broad commercial and public law practice. She has particular expertise in:

• complex contractual disputes;
• joint venture and partnership disputes;
• matters relating to family trusts and trading trusts;
• Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and business & human rights;
• First Peoples' legal issues; and
• judicial review and merits review proceedings.

A list of Louise’s recent matters can be found on her VicBar Profile here.

Before coming to the Bar, Louise was the General Counsel at the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. There, she delivered strategic advice on a broad range of public law, commercial and corporate governance matters, and in relation to the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

Earlier, Louise specialised in complex commercial dispute resolution as a Senior Associate at Clifford Chance LLP in London and a Lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons in Melbourne. Louise also served as Associate to the Hon. Justice Kenny AM of the Federal Court of Australia.

Louise holds a Master of Laws from Columbia University, where she was named a James Kent Scholar for outstanding academic achievement. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne.

Louise read with Alexander Solomon-Bridge. Her senior mentor is Kathleen Foley SC.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.