Personal bio
Lucinda is an experienced commercial lawyer, admitted to both the Bar of England and Wales and Queensland. She has practiced in contractual disputes for over a decade, including in the energy, construction and infrastructure, aviation and insurance industries. Lucinda has appeared led and unled in both state and federal jurisdictions at trial and appellate level. Lucinda is also experienced in attending commercial mediations and settlement negotiations.
Lucinda’s level of experience in arbitration is unique in Australia. Her international practice was built in London while working at Clifford Chance and White & Case in LCIA, LMAA, UNICTRAL and ICC arbitrations. Her practical experience is complimented by her masters in international commercial law obtained from University College London, where Lucinda was awarded a distinction for her thesis on damages.
Since coming to the Queensland bar in 2023, Lucinda has acted as counsel in two international arbitrations, both seated in Sydney. Lucinda is active in her participation within the arbitration community as a member of the ACICA45 Steering Committee and the LCIA Young International Arbitration Group. She is regularly invited to speak in Australia, London and Singapore on topics of international arbitration. In 2025 Lucinda was awarded Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and accepts arbitral appointments.
Lucinda began her legal career as an Associate to the Hon Justice Martin Daubney AM KC in the Supreme Court of Queensland, followed by three years at Minter Ellison in disputes. In addition to her masters she holds undergraduate degrees in classics and law.