Natalie Hickey

Natalie also has a keen interest in media related matters, particularly social media. She has acted in many disputes concerning copyright, marketing, brands, confidential information, the Internet and digital technology. She also practises in sports law.

Previously a law firm partner, Natalie holds a Masters degree in media and telecommunications law from the University of Melbourne. Her blog is called The Social Litigator.

Natalie is identified by Doyles Guide as a Leading Technology, Media and Telecommunications Junior Counsel in Victoria (2019 - preeminent), and a Leading Intellectual Property Junior Counsel - Australia (2019).  She has been recognised in Best Lawyers 2020 in Litigation, Intellectual Property and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Natalie is an experienced private mediator, particularly in IP, competition and consumer law, and defamation matters. 

Natalie has served as a Counsel assisting the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct Commission since the 2017/2018 cricket season. 

She is a Board Member of Bell Shakespeare Theatre Company (since November 2017), of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners’ Association Inc. (TROA) (since May 2016), and of Cottage by the Sea, Inc. (since 1999).

Natalie is an Editor of Victorian Bar News (with co-editors Justin Wheelahan and Annette Charak).

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