Annabelle Ballard accepts briefs to appear (led and unled) and advise in a broad range of matters. She predominantly practices in commercial law, costs, administrative law, and regulatory matters. She also accepts briefs to appear in other matters, including summary crime, intervention orders and tenancy disputes.
Since coming to the Bar, she has been briefed to appear in the Supreme Court Victoria (Costs Court), Federal Court of Australia, Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia, VCAT, the AAT (General Division), and various Magistrates Courts. She is available to appear in both metropolitan and regional courts.
Annabelle offers clients considered, timely and practical advice. She prides herself on clear communication and being responsive and easy to work with. She is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for clients in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Annabelle graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts in 2021. While at Monash University, she was an editor of Lot’s Wife magazine. She also completed a semester abroad at Osaka University, where she studied law and Japanese studies.
She is undertaking a Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne, focusing on commercial law and civil litigation.
Annabelle read with Leana Papaelia, and her senior mentor is Charles Shaw KC.