Penelope Abdiel

Barrister Banco Chambers

Sydney, NSW

About Penelope

Penelope Abdiel is a highly regarded Barrister renowned for her expertise in advocacy, having played a pivotal role in representing clients in high-profile cases. With a reputation for persuasive arguments and meticulous preparation, Penelope's career began at the University of Melbourne where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with First-Class Honours, alongside a Diploma of Modern Languages in Indonesian. Following this, she completed a Juris Doctor at The Australian National University. Penelope's professional journey includes impactful roles such as an Associate at Scott + Scott LLP in New York, where she specialised in antitrust and complex litigation. She further honed her skills as a Senior Associate at Quinn Emanuel in Sydney before joining Banco Chambers, where she continues to excel. Her early career was marked by valuable experiences as a Legal Assistant at Nichols Zauzig and a Law Clerk at DLA Piper. Penelope also contributed academically as an Executive Research Assistant at the Australian Institute of Criminology and as a Research Assistant at the University of Melbourne, assisting in the drafting and editing of the Oxford Companion to Australian Politics. Her diverse background and extensive experience make her a formidable presence in the legal arena.