Fiona Maconochie

Fiona Maconochie, Principal of Phillip Street Associates, is a seasoned transactional lawyer known for her expertise in Banking & Finance. As Managing Counsel, she offers her substantial knowledge to top-tier law firms on short-term contracts within their Banking & Finance teams. Fiona's capabilities span a broad range of general and structured finance areas, including structured work-outs, property finance, corporate finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, and securitisation. Her experience ranges from modest transactions to deals as large as $20 billion, working with both domestic and international clients across various sectors such as media, healthcare, property, and energy. Before establishing Phillip Street Associates, Fiona spent nearly ten years at Allens in their Banking & Finance team in Sydney and Perth. Her academic achievements include a Bachelor of Arts with joint honours, a Bachelor of Laws with first-class honours, and a Master of Commerce from the University of Sydney. She also holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and has completed essential practice management and risk management programs. Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW, the Federal Court, and the High Court of Australia, Fiona holds an unrestricted practising certificate and is a member of the Law Society of NSW. Her practice adheres to a liability scheme under Professional Standards Legislation, reflecting her commitment to excellence and professional integrity.