Zita Allen
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Zita Allen

Zita Allen

Partner Lewis Denley

location
Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number0479 119..
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About Zita

Zita Allen is a seasoned partner with over 15 years of comprehensive experience spanning government relations, politics, and private sector legal practice. Throughout her career, Zita has cultivated an impressive breadth of expertise, which she now channels into her role as a corporate counsel with a keen focus on business structuring, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation and management, intellectual property, employment law, and legal risk and compliance. Her work extends to managing cross-jurisdiction contracts and addressing intricate issues related to data and privacy. Zita collaborates directly with business owners, providing adept guidance to help minimise risks, enhance profitability, and achieve strategic business objectives. She is renowned for her approach to delivering a personalised, responsive, and up-to-date legal service, which is tailored to address the unique needs of each client. Her ability to listen intently and understand the specific business challenges her clients face is highly valued. Zita is adept at translating complex legal concepts into practical, actionable advice, ensuring that her input is both commercially relevant and beneficial. Clients appreciate her promptness and thoroughness in delivering legal solutions that align with their business strategies.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Resume

Experience

Partner
Partner
Lewis Denley Australia
Apr 2024 - Present · 1 year 3 months
Business, IP, Employment Lawyer & Director
Business, IP, Employment Lawyer & Director
Lantern Legal
Aug 2019 - Apr 2024 · 4 years 8 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Cooney Harvey Doney Solicitors
Jun 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 year 2 months
Public Diplomacy Officer
Public Diplomacy Officer
Australian Embassy Timor-Leste
Jul 2017 - Nov 2017 · 4 months
Volunteer
Volunteer
Da Silva Teixera & Associados
May 2017 - Jul 2017 · 2 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Jan 2016 - Sep 2016 · 8 months
Legal volunteer
Legal volunteer
Collett Lawyers
Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 year 5 months
Political Advisor
Political Advisor
Federal Member of Parliament
Oct 2008 - Aug 2013 · 4 years 10 months

Education

Master’s Degree, Applied Law
Master’s Degree, Applied Law
The College of Law Australia
2015 - 2021
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The Australian National University
2007 - 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Law
Bachelor’s Degree, Law
University of New England (AU)
2004 - 2007
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication and Media Studies
UNSW
2000 - 2002

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 57, 25 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number0413 434..

Practice Certificate

Name
Zita Brennan Allen
Date of Admission
2012
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
MID-NORTH COAST
CheckLast checked: 14 Mar 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
  • Technology Law
Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Litigation & Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • General Advice