About Gabriella
Gabriella is a commercial litigator who practices across a range of industries. A passionate advocate for her clients, she specialises in achieving cost effective, strategic and commercial outcomes.
Gabriella practices in the area of commercial litigation and dispute resolution. She works across a variety of industries in the public and private sectors and her clients include resource companies, state and local governments, SMEs, property developers, franchisors and individuals.
She has assisted clients with a range of business issues including judicial review matters, disputes arising out of the interpretation of commercial agreements and statutes, and obtaining required government approvals for their projects. She has extensive experience in the resources industry, particularly in the area of contested regulatory approvals in the Queensland Land Court.
In addition to her everyday practice, Gabriella takes an active role in McCullough Robertson’s Community Partnerships Program and Diversity Initiatives Committee, and sits on the Board of two not-for-profit organisations in Queensland.
Specialisations
Experience
Multinational resources company
Acting in two related judicial reviews on the legality of decisions to reassess royalty liabilities, breaking new ground in royalty assessments and levies.
Aircraft developer
Acted for a Queensland based developer of light aircraft in a dispute with its American distributor and a state government owned company about the rights to intellectual property in novel technology.
Local government
Assisted a local government council to conduct an independent investigation into allegations of corrupt conduct made against officers and employees.
Adani Mining Pty Ltd
Successfully defeated challenges to Adani’s mining lease and environmental authority for the Carmichael Coal Mine in the Land Court of Queensland.
Agribusiness
Advising on breach of contract and misleading and deceptive conduct allegations arising from the sale of a large privately held agribusiness.
National telecommunications carrier
Advising and acting for a major Australian telecommunications company in relation to access disputes with local landowners.