Aliza George

Aliza George serves as Special Counsel with a wealth of experience in corporate, commercial, and cross-border matters. Her career has seen her operate within boutique practices, mid-tier firms, and as in-house counsel for Australia's largest financial service provider. Aliza has overseen complex cross-border negotiations and transactions for multinational clients. She began her legal journey in Malaysia, engaging in high-profile litigation before transitioning to corporate commercial advisory roles. Her expertise spans governance, compliance, and due diligence for venture capital and seed fund investors, with notable contributions to the Air Asia venture capital due diligence project. Aliza's practice is diverse and international, with admissions in Queensland, New Zealand, and Malaysia. Her legal repertoire includes corporate and commercial transactions, governance, regulatory compliance, not-for-profit advisory, family law, Syariah jurisprudence, mediation, and dispute resolution. She is dedicated to resolving legal matters pragmatically and collaboratively, providing solutions-focused advice. Fluent in English, Malay, and Indonesian, and conversant in several Asian languages, Aliza's linguistic skills enhance her ability to assist a broad client base. Committed to community engagement, Aliza is involved in social impact initiatives and serves on the board of a not-for-profit organisation. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys playing music and supporting the Arts. Her dedication to delivering pragmatic advice reflects her belief in the privilege of assisting clients from diverse backgrounds.