Julia is an Associate with strong experience in collective actions and competition law.
Expertise
Previously at Leigh Day in London, she supported the commencement of a collective action on behalf of a large number of businesses against UK energy suppliers.
She advised on commercial, corporate and insolvency disputes at the largest Australian firm HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, where she qualified as a Solicitor. Julia worked primarily on Supreme Court matters, but also has experience in the Appellate, Federal, District and Magistrate courts in multiple state jurisdictions.
Clients
Julia has worked with private individuals, government agencies and medium to large sized businesses in a variety of industries including corporate, mining and construction. She also worked closely with CFOs, company directors and in house counsel.
International Exchange Clarkson University, Potsdam, United States
Bachelor of Business, University of Technology, Australia
Bachelor of Laws LLB, University of Notre Dame, Australia
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law, Australia
Admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, 2021
Pro Bono Recognition List
In 2026, Julia was recognised as part of the Pro Bono Recognition List, published annually, which celebrates solicitors and barristers who have dedicated 25 or more hours of pro bono legal assistance in the previous calendar year. The list is under the patronage of The Lady Chief Justice of England & Wales and is supported by The Law Society, Bar Council and all major pro bono legal organisations.
At Hausfeld, Julia is part of the legal team working on:
Filing a representative collective action with the CAT on behalf of the UK Consumers’ Association (known as Which?) against Qualcomm on behalf of a class of around 29 million UK consumers alleging that Qualcomm abused its dominance in the markets for smartphone chipsets and standard essential patents. This included representing Which? at trial and through its settlement with Qualcomm, and the parties’ application for a Collective Settlement Approval Order before the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The Settlement was approved, subject to certain amendments, at a hearing which took place on 18 May 2026.
