Expertise

Katherine has broad and in depth experience in dispute resolution. Her areas of expertise include matters relating to misleading and deceptive conduct, insolvency, and building and construction. She has particular interest and experience in insolvency litigation and advising operators in the building and construction industry, especially on security of payment legislation.

Katherine has acted for and advised clients in various jurisdictions, including Victoria, NSW and Queensland, and in international arbitration. She is a regular presenter on topics relating to insolvency and building and construction, and is the co-chair of our Young Business People Committee.

Experience

Katherine's experience includes:

• conducting a large scale arbitration regarding telecommunications construction works through the International Chamber of Commerce
• acting on behalf of various liquidators, including the liquidator for Sports Entertainment Network Pty Ltd (in liq), in claims against debtors, creditors and directors
• advising and acting on behalf of directors in shareholder disputes and solvency
• acting on behalf of Yamaha Music Australia in relation to music dealers, including unfair preference claims and claims against suppliers for misleading and deceptive conduct

• acting in proceedings to protect intellectual property of the listed organisation, IM Medical.

Pro bono and Community Work

Katherine has been involved in fundraising and profile-raising for community organisations such as KidsHelpline.

Memberships and Associations

IWIRC Insolvency Professionals Network (Newsletter Committee)

Insolvency Practitioners Association Australia

Melbourne Central Insolvency Discussion Group

ALFA Construction Law Practice Group (Committee Member)

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (Monash University)

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (Monash University)

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practise

Victoria

High Court of Australia