Claudette Chua

Claudette Chua is a distinguished partner at Cadre Moss, where she leads and oversees the firm's diverse practice areas with a commitment to excellence in client representation. Known for her strategic clarity and tenacity, Claudette excels in high-stakes disputes, bringing confidence and precision to her legal practice. Her extensive experience includes intricate negotiations and litigation before courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies, where she often engages in her own advocacy alongside working with counsel. In criminal law, Claudette provides comprehensive support from the onset of the legal process, including the preparation and execution of jury trials for the defence. Her role as a trusted advisor extends to individuals and organisations dealing with complex commercial and regulatory challenges. With an impressive career trajectory, Claudette has served as a partner at Cockburn & Co, where she honed her skills in commercial litigation, administrative law, and criminal matters. Her notable cases, such as OPP v Bartley and Cleverley v Harness Racing NSW, demonstrate her adept handling of multifaceted legal issues. Claudette's career path includes tenure as a Senior Associate, Associate, and Solicitor, during which she was involved in significant cases including Turner v Harness Racing NSW and the high-profile Independent Commission Against Corruption v Cunneen. Her legal journey began as an Account Coordinator at McCorkell & Associates, providing foundational skills that have contributed to her legal acumen. Academically, Claudette holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Technology Sydney, complemented by a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney, enriching her legal practice with a strong commercial understanding. Her involvement in university societies, such as the Brennan program, reflects her commitment to legal excellence from an early stage in her career.