Libby Smith Email & Phone Number

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

After working with one of Western Australia’s top costs experts I established Libby Smith Legal and provide advice and representation on costs matters in all West Australian Courts. Commencing in costs law just prior the introduction of the Legal Profession Uniform Law in Western Australia, provided the opportunity to be immersed in the subject when it was of particular interest to all legal practitioners. For the first 6 months of the operation of the LPUL I provided advice to law practices in relation to trust accounting and reporting obligations, regulatory compliance, and subsequently drawing Bills of Costs and providing client advice, as well as drafting costs submissions. Prior to commencing in costs law, I practised in general commercial law. I have a wealth of commercial experience having worked as a taxation accountant providing services to mixed business structures, a co-director participating in the growth of various successful professional services practices, and a business unit manager for a healthcare enterprise with a $20m+ turnover and negotiated contractual disputes between internal and external stakeholders. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce from Murdoch University (1992), a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Notre Dame (2010), completed the Certified Practising Accountants Program (1992) and Practical Legal Training (2013). I was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia on 2 July 2013.Services currently provided include advice and representation in the drawing of Bills of Costs on a party/party, special costs and indemnity costs basis, attendance at taxation, objections to and reviews of taxation, and advice and representation with respect to Applications for the Assessment of Costs. I am available at any time to discuss costs law enquiries by email at libby@libbysmithlegal.com.au and mobile 0487 053 021.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Following a period practising in general commercial law, Libby joined Coulson Legal in June 2022, and is due to complete her Restricted Practitioner period in May 2023. Libby brings with her an enthusiastic, measured and meticulous approach to the law of costs. In particular, she has developed a special interest in the legislative changes brought about by the Uniform Law in Western Australia, and provides advice to law practices in relation to their trust accounting and reporting obligations as well as advising in relation to general disclosure and regulatory compliance obligations. Libby is primarily working with Maria-Luisa on the large scale costs litigation matters in the Supreme Court, as well as drafting the necessary affidavits and submissions for special costs applications in various jurisdictions.Libby is a member of the Law Society of Western Australia.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Junior Lawyer- Commercial

Narrogin, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Australia

Melbourne

Perth

General Manager of LifeCare Dental Perth, a business unit of Bupa Dental Corporation. There were Nine direct management reports, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Laboratory, and 4 Practice Managers, and a further 135 employee and contractors.I was responsible for the management of the business unit, and liaised and collaborated with the Practice Principal, communicated with BUPA on legal issues, liaised with Bupa Dental Corporation on human resources and policy directions, collaborated and directed management staff and employees, and developed positive relationships within and between employee groups and contractors.

Perth, Australia

Held interests in property valuation firms. Interest held in Egan National Valuers (WA) Pty Ltd from 2003 to 2011. Provided ongoing business strategy advice for business growth and compliance issues.

Perth, Australia

Prepared financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, groups of related entities for small to medium sized business enterprises. Developed/further expertise in:• Taxation planning• GST accounting • Accounting and taxation preparation for SMSF• Capital Gains Taxation calculation for small business entities• Inter entity loan reconciliations for interrelated entities

Dunsborough Western Australia

Developed a valuation practice in collaboration with fellow Director and Property Valuer in the South West of Western Australia. Completed financial statement analysis for review by the valuer to determine adjusted net profit for leasehold valuations. I provided strategic business planning including identifying growth and market expansion opportunities, and attended to business compliance issues. Developed a knowledge of valuation methodologies.

Perth, Australia

Prepared financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies for small business enterprises. Developed expertise in:• Income Taxation • Capital Gains Tax• Superannuation, and• FBT

Practical Legal Training

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb)

Education record

Bachelor'S Degree, Commerce Accounting