About Jessica
Jessica practises in the litigation and dispute resolution team, primarily in the area of commercial litigation.
Jessica acts on behalf of a wide range of clients, including private clients, commercial clients from various industries (including agribusiness and resources), and State and local government clients.
Jessica aims to provide commercial and practical advice to all of her clients. She has assists clients to resolve disputes and works with them to achieve the best possible outcome for them. Jessica also specialises in prosecutions and assisting clients with regulatory investigations. In addition to her everyday practice, Jessica sits on the board of a not-for-profit organisation in Queensland.
Specialisations
Experience
Mackay Sugar
Acting in relation to multiple Supreme Court proceedings, including representative actions.
Queensland Department of Education
Advising the Department of Education on investigations, decisions and judicial review matters under the national Education and Care Services legislation.
Queensland Health
Acting for Queensland Health in prosecutions under public health legislation, including in appeals against convictions in the District and Supreme Courts of Queensland.
Resources companies
Acting for a number of resources companies in proceedings in the Land Court of Queensland relating to financial assurance disputes.
Local governments
Advising and acting for local governments and statutory bodies in relation to potential litigation claims, including for negligence, nuisance and breach of statutory duty.
Agribusiness clients
Advising a range of agribusiness clients in the context of regulatory investigations and prosecutions.