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Victorian Practising Counsel
Profile:
Fiona practices in commercial law, environmental law and government matters. She has extensive experience in corporate governance disputes and investigations (including anti-bribery and corruption), energy and resources disputes and consumer claims. Her environmental practice includes claims concerning contaminated land, water management and environmental indemnities. Her government practice covers civil claims, regulatory processes, administrative law and freedom of information.
Previously, Fiona worked at Ashurst from 2001, was a partner from 2007 to 2017 and led its Melbourne Disputes team from 2010. Prior to that, she practised in the UK for ten years both as a barrister and solicitor. She achieved individual and firm recognition for her work building Ashurst's anti-bribery and corruption practice in Global Investigations Review 2016 and Chambers 2016 and was recognised as a leading individual in Best Lawyers Australia 2014-2016. Her mentor is Stewart Maiden and her senior mentor is Wendy Harris QC.
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