Lucienne Maxwell

Lucienne Maxwell serves as a Director at Essia Law, where she is renowned for her dedication to clients and her extensive legal expertise. With a law degree from the University of Technology Sydney, Lucienne combines her business acumen and legal knowledge to deliver exceptional results. Her career is marked by her tenure as Senior Legal Counsel at Southern Cross Care, where she has been instrumental since January 2025. She also contributes as an External Legal Counsel with Xero on a contract basis, showcasing her versatility in legal compliance and contract management. Before her time at Essia Law, Lucienne honed her skills at Accent Group Limited as an External Legal Counsel and served Kimberly Clark Australia & New Zealand, managing complex legal challenges over several years. Her earlier roles at Addisons and King & Wood Mallesons provided her with a strong foundation in commercial law, competition law, and contract drafting. At King & Wood Mallesons, she advised on significant commercial dealings and mergers related to intellectual property and consumer law. Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach are evident across her career, further demonstrated during her secondment at SunRice as a Contracts and Compliance Manager. Lucienne is not only recognised for her legal consulting talents but also for her interpersonal skills, which foster strong client relationships. Her leadership at Essia Law continues to drive the firm's success and uphold industry standards.