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Joanna Oakey

Principal | Managing Director Aspect Legal

Sydney, NSW

About Joanna

Joanna Oakey is a distinguished commercial lawyer and visionary deal maker, with over two decades of experience in assisting businesses achieve their strategic goals. As the Managing Director of Aspect Legal, Joanna leads a forward-thinking firm that partners with businesses to facilitate acquisitions, growth consolidation, and strategic exits, ensuring clients realise the fullest value of their ventures. Her innovative approach to legal practice breaks traditional norms, striving to deliver exceptional value with a positive societal impact. Joanna is also a prominent voice in the legal community through her role as host of two highly regarded podcasts: Talking Law and The Deal Room. These platforms serve as invaluable resources for business owners and legal professionals alike, providing insights into business law and SME mergers and acquisitions. Her expertise is further highlighted in her best-selling book, Buy Grow Exit: The Ultimate Guide to Using Business As a Wealth-Creation Vehicle. Joanna is a sought-after speaker, frequently sharing her knowledge at business events and seminars. Her extensive career includes experience in mergers and acquisitions, contract law, and commercial strategy. Joanna's dedication to education is evident through her involvement with Aspect Educate, where she delivers contract law seminars for non-lawyers, providing practical guidance in navigating complex legal landscapes. With a Bachelor of Media and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Macquarie University, Joanna combines her technical expertise with a clear passion for empowering businesses and individuals through knowledge and strategic legal advice.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Employment Law

Intellectual Property

Resume

Experience

Director

Access Group Investments

Podcast Host

The Deal Room

Aug 2017 - Present • 9 years 2 months

Podcast Host

Talking Law

Oct 2016 - Present • 10 years

Director

Courses.com.au

Jan 2015 - Present • 11 years 9 months

Director

Aspect Educate

Jul 2010 - Present • 16 years 3 months

Managing Partner

Aspect Legal

May 2009 - Present • 17 years 5 months

Senior Associate

Colin Biggers & Paisley

Feb 2008 - May 2009 • 1 year 3 months

Solicitor Director

Access Legal

Jun 2003 - Jan 2008 • 4 years 7 months

Director

Courses.com.au Pty Ltd

Nov 2001 - Present • 24 years 11 months

Solicitor

Maddocks

Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 • 2 years

Education

Bachelor of Media, Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Macquarie University

Awards

1970

Best Selling, Award Winning Small Business Book (Buy Grow Exit)

1970

Australasian Boutique Law Firm of the Year (firm-level recognition featured on site)

Australian Business Awards / related awards imagery

1970

Australian Business Champion Awards (winner)

Australian Business Champion Awards

1970

Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards (winner)

Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Level 23, 123 Pitt St, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Joanna Oakey
Date of admission: 2002
Certification type: Principal of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 24 Aug 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Employment Law

Intellectual Property

Property Law