Called to the Bar in 2015, Julia has a civil and commercial practice with particular expertise in environmental, resources, and energy disputes.

In environmental law, Julia has appeared in Queensland’s Land Court and Land Court of Appeal as well as the Planning and Environment Court. Julia regularly appears in disputes concerning environmental authorities, rehabilitation, and the proper construction of Federal and State statutes relating to the environment. Most recently, Julia has appeared as Counsel in proceedings concerning contaminated land (including PFAS and other chemicals).

In resources and energy law, Julia regularly appears in judicial and administrative review cases, commercial litigation involving mining operators, joint venture parties, or government departments, as well as cases requiring specialist expertise in the impacts (or proposed impacts) of resources and energy projects on the environment.  Julia’s experience includes appearances as Counsel in two of the largest and most complex mining objections proceedings – the New Acland and Waratah proceedings.

Julia also practises in commercial litigation with an emphasis on disputes in competition and consumer law, commercial property, insolvency, corporations law, and contract. She has appeared led and unled in proceedings at both a State and a Federal level, both at first instance and on appeal. 

Prior to being called to the Bar, Julia practised as a solicitor for more than 8 years. During this time, Julia specialised in complex commercial litigation both at State level and nationally.

Currently, Julia sits on the Queensland Bar Association’s Environmental, Planning and Property Law committee and is a member of the Queensland Environmental Law Association. She is also a former committee member for the Energy & Resources Law Association (Queensland), a former Vice President and Member of the Management Committee for the Women’s Legal Service Queensland, and a former reporter for the Incorporated Council of Law Reporting Queensland.