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.

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

Legal publications have recognised Natalie for many years. She is listed in the current editions of:

• The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (Litigation, Intellectual Property and Competition Law);
• Doyles’ Guide (Intellectual Property);
• Best Lawyers, Australia (Litigation, Intellectual Property, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Sports Law);
• Who’s Who Legal - Trademarks.

Natalie serves in the following integrity roles:

• Counsel assisting the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct Commission (since 2017/2018 season);
• Netball Australia Super Netball League Disciplinary and Appeals Panel (since 2018).

Natalie has been a board member of Bell Shakespeare Theatre Company since 2017. She has also been a board member of Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff since 1999.

Natalie has a background in publishing (Editor of Victorian Bar News: 2017-2021) and in social media. She is a past board member of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners’ Association Inc (TROA) (2016-2022).

Liability limited by a scheme approved under the Professional Standards Legislation