Prior to becoming a lawyer, Catherine worked for Coca-Cola Amatil Limited, as a management and financial accountant, both in Australia and overseas. She also worked for Esso Australia Limited in their downstream accounting operation. Catherine practices in commercial litigation. She has particular expertise in insolvency, debt recovery, Trade Practices Act disputes, and general commercial disputes. Her expertise includes representing clients in wind-up and bankruptcy applications in the Federal Court, Federal Magistrates Court and Supreme Court of NSW, including the conduct of public examinations and the issuance of warrants for arrest of persons in breach of court orders. Catherine’s Insurance litigation experience includes representation in common law and statutory workers’ compensation matters. Her recent experience includes Federal Court of Australia proceedings claiming damages and declarative relief for misleading and deceptive conduct (pursuant to Trade Practices Act 1974), breach of fiduciary duties and breach of contract (13 day hearing). Supreme Court of NSW proceedings claiming declaratory relief for breach of directors' duties pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001. Public examinations of "persons of interest" to liquidators (client) in the Federal Court of Australia and Supreme Court of NSW. Arrests of "persons of interest" to liquidators (client) in the Federal Court of Australia and Supreme Court of NSW. Bankruptcy applications in Supreme Court of NSW and Federal Magistrates Court of Australia for clients including Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Winding-Up applications in Supreme Court of NSW and Federal Court of Australia for clients including ATO. Speed camera prosecutions for Roads & Traffic Authority (RTA) and licence appeals for RTA. Recovery proceedings commenced on behalf of US based receiver in international recovery of company monies. Property damage recovery claims for NRMA Fleet claims (including the provision of general liability advice in regard to potential disputes). |