Caroline acts for a broad range of clients, from ASX-listed entities to private companies, individuals and not-for-profit groups, across general litigation, Corporations Act matters, insolvency, construction and corporate advisory matters in Perth.
Biography
Caroline is a trusted advisor in relation to a broad range of litigious matters including construction and engineering disputes, insolvency and Corporations Act matters, contract and tort claims, debt recovery and enforcement, misleading and deceptive conduct claims, and employment disputes including restraints of trade and misuse of confidential information. She also advises on business sales and purchases (including disputes), shareholders' agreements, and partnership matters.
She acts in State and Commonwealth courts in both straightforward and complex matters. Her experience includes Takeovers Panel proceedings, multi-million-dollar fraud claims in both Federal and Supreme Court proceedings, and administration and DOCA matters involving large property management groups.
Caroline brings both litigation and commercial advisory capability, working effectively across the disputed and non-contentious aspects of commercial transactions. Her Western Australian practice and resources sector client base give her practical expertise in the legal and regulatory considerations specific to commercial disputes in Western Australia. She has significant advocacy experience and ability, including in relation to urgent applications and contested hearings.
Credentials
Academic qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts, University of Western Australia
Caroline's experience
Cor Cordis — Copper Resources Australia administration
Assisted the administrators of Copper Resources Australia Pty Ltd across various aspects of the administration, including appearing as counsel in court applications seeking approval of funding arrangements and convening period extensions.
ASX-listed mining company — Joint venture dispute
Acted for an ASX-listed mining company in a dispute with its joint venture partner involving multiple Takeovers Panel applications and Supreme Court proceedings.
Logistics group sale
Advised on the A$40 million sale of a logistics group to an ASX-listed company, including urgent Supreme Court applications to rectify historical non-compliances.
Multi-million-dollar fraud claims
Acted for investors in several multi-million-dollar fraud matters, including Supreme Court and Federal Court proceedings, achieving winding-up orders and personal costs orders against directors.