I have a deep understanding of, and a passion for, production (especially of food and water). I love solving challenges, improving processes and seeing things through to the end. A life long learner, I am enjoying the opportunities open to me as a business owner, in particular to be more active in my community, to network and connect those within my network.Key skills and experience• Experienced legal practitioner, a generalist with corporate (including M&A, governance, risk and compliance), commercial, litigation, regulatory and property (real and intellectual) experience• Private practice experience and more than a decade in-house including for the 2nd largest food and drink company in Australia (part of the world’s 2nd largest food producer) and the UK’s largest water utility. Responsible for the delivery of clear, business-focused and timely legal advice• Governance professional (Chartered Secretary) with more than 10 years’ experience delivering company secretarial support services• Flexible, adaptable and adept at hitting the ground running• Solution-focused, practical and approachable, I communicate complex and technical concepts simply and concisely• Extensive experience engaging with stakeholders at all levels• Legal project managementAbout Abledale Law • I founded Abledale Law (launched August 2022) with the vision to be the go-to outsourced solution for your company’s legal needs - we will work alongside you in any way that suits• Commercial and corporate law services including contract and policy drafting, company set up and governance• Freelance General Counsel - practical in-house-style legal support for a few hours a week for a month or for the duration of a project• We are also upfront about our pricing - after all, companies are consumers tooAs a life long learner, my professional accreditations and memberships include:• Admitted as a Legal Practitioner of the Queensland Supreme Court, 2005 and the High Court of Australia, 2006• Holder of a current principal practising certificate, member of the Queensland Law Society• Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors• Chartered Secretary / Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and the Chartered Governance Institute• Advisory Board Centre Approved Advisor