PARTNER
Claudette Chua
Claudette has extensive experience in acting in significant and complex litigation matters, including large-scale commercial disputes, regulatory and administrative law matters, and criminal proceedings.
Claudette has cultivated relationships across a diverse range of industries including racing and sports, finance, property, gambling, media, and financial services. She advises in government and regulatory matters, appears regularly in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and is experienced in Tribunal advocacy, both in New South Wales and interstate.
Known for her ability to foster long-lasting client relationships and dedication to client outcomes, Claudette comprehensively advocates for her clients and has a demonstrated track record of achieving excellent results in litigation work.
Claudette’s expertise includes:
- Racing and sports Tribunal litigation
- Commercial disputes
- Criminal prosecutions
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Contractual disputes
- Corporate advisory for private companies and government
- Disputes involving claims and defences under Australian Consumer Law and the Corporations Act
- Applications pursuant to the Government Information (Public Access) Act
Recent work includes:
- Acting for a regulatory body in the Supreme Court of New South Wales in relation to matters of statutory construction and rule breaches.
- Acting in a New South Wales Court of Appeal matter in relation to questions of law brought by the Attorney General.
- Acting in a large-scale white collar criminal prosecution in relation to 78 counts of fraud in the District Court of New South Wales.
- Advising government on regulatory matters within the racing industry.
- Acting for a regulatory body in Tribunal proceedings relating to prohibited substance offences.
- Acting for punters in relation to a claim for non-payment of winnings by a bookmaker.
- Advising on corporate structures for a technology company.
- Acting in Tribunal proceedings relating to breaches to guarantees under Australian Consumer Law.
- Advising an Australian corporation in relation to international supply agreements.
