Venetia Bennett is an experienced litigator who acts for international and Australian clients in the resolution of commercial disputes, claims and litigation matters across a range of industries, with a focus on construction, oil and gas and sport. She advises and represents clients in relation to contractual disputes, construction and project issues, tortious matters, regulatory inquiries, investigations and prosecutions, and joint venture disputes.
Venetia is experienced in advising and acting for clients in relation to all aspects of dispute resolution, including the formal stages of legal proceedings (court and arbitration) as well as informal dispute resolution processes such as mediation and expert determination. She has a strong record in advising clients during significant incidents and crises, including in relation to any legal proceedings that follow.
Venetia combines excellent technical skills, strong problem-solving capabilities and commercial, strategic thinking with a passion for what she does and the industries in which she practices. Her focus is to provide responsive and commercial advice, and she enjoys building relationships with clients in the course of doing so.
