Flavia De Souza
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Flavia De Souza

Flavia De Souza

Principal Oceania Legal

location
Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 841..
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About Flavia

Flavia is a distinguished Lawyer and Barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, admitted in 2008. With over 15 years of extensive legal experience, she has established herself as a trusted legal adviser through her role as Principal and founder of Oceania Legal, where she has spent nearly six years providing outstanding legal counsel. Her expertise lies primarily in corporate and commercial law, where she has adeptly guided a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, blue-chip companies, government entities, SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, and entrepreneurs. Flavia is renowned for her ability to support businesses through their growth phases with tailored legal strategies that include effective risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and both preventive and contentious dispute resolution. Flavia’s approach is characterised by her exceptional legal proficiency, complemented by a strong business acumen. She excels in collaborative cross-functional work environments, fostering a culture where corporate governance and risk management are pivotal to client prosperity. Her commitment to integrating legal insight with strategic business initiatives ensures that her clients not only navigate complex legal landscapes but also achieve their broader organisational objectives.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

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Experience

Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
Prezzee
Feb 2025 - Present · 6 months
Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
Thales
Jan 2024 - Jul 2024 · 6 months
Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
Western Sydney International Airport
Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 · 5 months
Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
DP World
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 · 3 months
Senior Legal Counsel - Principal
Senior Legal Counsel - Principal
Oceania Legal
Sep 2018 - Present · 6 years 11 months
Lecturer - Commercial Law
Lecturer - Commercial Law
Kaplan Business School (Australia)
Dec 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 year
Senior Lawyer - Practice Director Commercial and Corporate
Senior Lawyer - Practice Director Commercial and Corporate
Teddington Legal
Jul 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 years 1 month
Solicitor Director
Solicitor Director
Medcalf Grant
Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 · 1 year
Associate
Associate
Dunstan Legal & Business Intellect Group
Oct 2010 - May 2015 · 4 years 7 months
Company Secretary - Corporate Governance Manager, Legal Dept
Company Secretary - Corporate Governance Manager, Legal Dept
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 · 1 year
Legal Counsel (Commercial and Tech) & Company Secretary
Legal Counsel (Commercial and Tech) & Company Secretary
Lendlease
Jan 2007 - Apr 2009 · 2 years 3 months
Legal Consultant, Sydney
Legal Consultant, Sydney
Multi Vendor Support Services
Dec 2005 - Dec 2006 · 1 year

Education

Postgraduate Specialisation Program, Applied Law - In House
Postgraduate Specialisation Program, Applied Law - In House
The College of Law Australia
2022
Certificate in Governance and Risk Management, Corporate Law
Certificate in Governance and Risk Management, Corporate Law
Governance Institute of Australia
2022 - 2022
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice Management
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice Management
The College of Law Australia
2014
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The College of Law Australia
2007
Diploma at Law - Legal Practtioners Admission Board/Sydney University, Law
Diploma at Law - Legal Practtioners Admission Board/Sydney University, Law
University of Sydney
2003
Certificate IV, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Certificate IV, Business Administration, Management and Operations
STBB, Sydney
2001
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Civil Law System, Brazil
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Civil Law System, Brazil
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
1995 - 2000

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 11, 65 York Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 841..

Practice Certificate

Name
Flavia Canelhas Ribeiro De Souza
Date of Admission
2008
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 6 May 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
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