Grace is an experienced litigator with a diverse practice encompassing personal injury, professional indemnity, and coronial matters. She regularly acts for insurers, religious groups, and community organisations in civil claims relating to institutional abuse. Grace takes pride in sensitively handling these complex matters.
Grace has acted for both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury litigation and has assisted insurers with all aspects of claims including coverage, contribution, and pre-action resolution. A keen advocate, Grace often represents her clients in court without the assistance of counsel on interlocutory matters.
Grace leverages her deep understanding of civil procedure to streamline case management, reduce litigation costs, and strategically harness procedural advantages. Her genuine love of the law inspires her to explore creative solutions to legal problems.
In 2023, Grace was the Tipstaff to the Honourable Justice Rothman AM of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and Court of Criminal Appeal, a position which saw her gain widespread exposure to administrative law, criminal law, and defamation proceedings. She was also the recipient of the 2022 Sir Owen Dixon Prize for Practice and Procedure.
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