Samantha practices in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, advising clients on complex commercial matters throughout Australia.
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Her experience includes advising clients in commercial and corporate litigation matters including shareholder and director disputes, contractual and fraud matters, franchise disputes, commercial and retail lease issues and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) related disputes. Samantha regularly represents clients in proceedings before state and federal courts and state-based tribunals and has experience managing matters involving multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions. She works with a diverse client base, from individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to larger corporate and institutional clients.
Known for her practical and strategic approach, Samantha focuses on understanding her clients’ commercial objectives and delivering clear, efficient, and commercially sensible outcomes.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (MQ)
Bachelor of International Studies (Major - International Business; Minor - Chinese and Spanish Language Studies) (UNSW)
12-month exchange - Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid - Spanish Level B2
Admissions
High Court of Australia
Supreme Court of NSW
PUBLICATIONS
Implications of the 2025 Updates to the Franchising Code of Conduct — Samantha's article examines the most significant overhaul of Australia's Franchising Code of Conduct in a decade. She walks through the key 2025 reforms, including enhanced disclosure obligations, restrictions on restraints of trade, compensation rights for early termination, and increased penalties, and explains what these changes mean in practice for both franchisors and franchisees.
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Franchising Disputes — Samantha's article provides a practical guide to how disputes are resolved under Australia's updated Franchising Code of Conduct. She walks through the full dispute resolution framework, from internal complaint handling and formal notices of dispute, through to mediation, arbitration and litigation, explaining each stage, the obligations of both franchisors and franchisees, and the role of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman in the process.
