Isobel specialises in major commercial litigation. She has a broad disputes practice, with significant experience in competition and consumer law matters, regulatory proceedings, class actions, Royal Commissions and other inquiries and investigations.
Isobel advises Australian and international clients across a range of industries including mining and resources, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, retail and consumer goods.
She also advises State government departments and Commonwealth agencies in litigious matters.
Key deals
Victorian Royal Commission into the Casino Licence and Operator
Acted as a member of the solicitors assisting team advising the Victorian Royal Commission into the Casino Licence and Operator in its inquiry.
Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants
Acted for Victoria Police in the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants.
Manufacturing company
Advising a manufacturing company on a commercial dispute with its government counterparty.
State of Victoria
Acted for the State of Victoria defending the ‘housing towers’ COVID-19 class action.
Essential Services Commission
Acted for the Commission in its first civil penalty proceedings against Origin Energy and, separately, Sumo Energy.
Victoria Police
Acted for the State of Victoria in multiple civil litigation claims arising from the use of Nicola Gobbo as a human source.