Angela Smith

Angela Smith serves as the Senior Partner and Head of the Sydney Office, bringing over 16 years of substantial experience in commercial litigation. Throughout her career, Angela has primarily focused on the legal areas of property, strata, debt recovery, and insolvency, establishing herself as a proficient leader in these domains. Angela's earlier years in general practice have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of clients' commercial needs beyond litigation, enhancing her ability to adopt a holistic approach to legal challenges. Her vast knowledge and experience enable her to deliver a results-oriented service while adeptly managing the challenges inherent in litigation. Highly skilled in handling both litigious matters and routine issues faced by liquidators and trustees, Angela is proficient in navigating the intricacies of conveyancing for both residential and commercial properties, managing complex transactional arrangements, and addressing legal matters related to deceased estates across various jurisdictions. Angela’s expertise extends significantly into commercial litigation, particularly strata law. Her proficiencies in this sector have seen her successfully manage High Court proceedings concerning building defects disputes for Owners Corporations. She has also represented Owners Corporations in termination applications, navigated the termination process post-Orders, and handled debt-related disputes involving lot owners and third parties. Her advisory services to Owners Corporations further encompass a broad spectrum of management issues. In addition to her practice, Angela dedicates time to teaching postgraduate law courses at the Australian National University, sharing her insights and expertise with the next generation of legal professionals. Fluent in Italian, she adeptly assists clients from non-English speaking backgrounds, helping them resolve legal disputes and traverse the complexities of the legal system.