If you’re dealing with a dispute or looking down the barrel of insolvency, you need the reassurance of partnering with a well-respected, successful lawyer who has handled a broad array of complex matters for businesses and individuals. Experience counts, and having worked for global and national firms, Helene has represented clients in nearly every Australian jurisdiction, including Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.
Helene is well known for her pragmatic approach, a keen eye for detail and technical ability. She regards detail as the most crucial instrument in resolving legal matters. With this, achieving a positive outcome can be a simple manner of determination and focus – something Helene takes great pride in.
A tough negotiator and litigator, Helene has a distinguished track record of resolving disputes quickly and efficiently, and wherever possible before proceedings commence. She provides regular strategic advice to clients in relation to disputes involving commercial transactions, contracts, property, building & construction, negligence, shareholder disputes, competition and consumer law and breaches of guarantees. She has represented a wide range of clients, including but not limited to small businesses, large companies, financial advisory firms, liquidators and trustees, as well as large government agencies.
Helene has acted for and advised administrators, liquidators, receivers, and private trustees in insolvency matters. She has also acted for directors, officers and creditors in defending claims by liquidators and trustees. Where possible, she applies her considerable talents to assisting companies and individuals that are experiencing financial distress.
Helene has appeared before all the court jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.