ABOUT

Yvonne was called to the Bar in 2022.

Before coming to the Bar, Yvonne practised as a solicitor in Arnold Bloch Leibler’s corporate and commercial litigation teams. In these roles, she worked on a number of major commercial litigation and commercial transaction matters.   

Yvonne holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Germanic Studies) from the University of Sydney. At university, she received several awards and distinguished rankings for academic achievement.

Yvonne’s CV is available here.

Recent Cases

Hanave Pty Ltd v Nomad Sydney Pty Ltd (formerly Wine Nomad Pty Ltd) [2023] NSWSC 265. Led by J E Lazarus SC and M Sheldon. Instructed by Gilbert Mane Solicitors. Appeal from Appeal Panel of NCAT regarding validity of rental valuation under s 31 of the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW). 

Hanave Pty Ltd v Nomad Sydney Pty Ltd (formerly Wine Nomad Pty Ltd) (No. 2) [2023] NSWSC 533. Led by J E Lazarus SC and M Sheldon. Instructed by Gilbert Mane Solicitors. Costs application by unsuccessful defendant in circumstances where Calderbank offer made.

 Samantha-Jane Jacobs v Moonta Health Aged Care Services t/a Parkview Aged Care[2023] FWC 330. Unled. Instructed by Mills Oakley. Successful defence of unfair dismissal claim by aged care worker. 

Anand Kantilal Gokani v Visvalingam Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 80. Led by D A Lloyd SC. Instructed by Gilchrist Connell. Appeal from the District Court of NSW regarding personal costs order made against solicitor.