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Joanna Andrew

Partner Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Adelaide, SA

About Joanna

Joanna Andrew, a Partner at Mellor Olsson since 2008, leads the injury claims team while developing a robust corporate governance practice. Joining the firm in 2003, Joanna initially focused on tort law before broadening her expertise. She offers consultancy services to businesses and industry bodies, focusing on corporate governance and directors' duties, conducting performance evaluations, and offering board effectiveness training. Joanna frequently consults on constitutional amendments and stakeholder engagement strategies. She contributes her expertise as a Facilitator for the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds current board positions, including Independent Chairman of Mutooroo Pastoral Company Pty Ltd and South Australian Produce Markets Ltd, where she also engages with the Finance, Audit and Governance Committee. Joanna serves on the National Sports Tribunal and the SANFL Player Payment Investigation Committee, reflecting her diverse involvement in governance roles. Her previous board roles include Chair positions with Australian Vignerons, Brain Injury South Australia, and Julia Farr Housing Association. Additionally, she has served as a Non-Executive Director for organisations such as Beston Global Foods, Adelaide University Business School Advisory Board, and Uniting Communities. Joanna holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide, grounding her legal acumen in a solid educational foundation.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Personal Injury

Resume

Experience

Independent Chairman

Mutooroo Pastoral Company Pty Ltd

Feb 2026 - Present • 8 months

Non Executive Director

Beston Global Food Company

Nov 2020 - Aug 2022 • 1 year 9 months

Chairperson

South Australian Produce Market Limited

May 2020 - Present • 6 years 5 months

Member

National Sports Tribunal

Apr 2020 - Present • 6 years 6 months

Member, Player Payments Investigation Committee

SANFL

Jun 2018 - Present • 8 years 4 months

Director

Adelaide University Business School

Oct 2017 - Dec 2018 • 1 year 2 months

Chairperson

Australian Vignerons

Nov 2015 - Jan 2019 • 3 years 2 months

Non Executive Director

Adelaide Mt Lofty NRM Board

Mar 2015 - Mar 2017 • 2 years

Non-executive Director

Crime Stoppers South Australia

Jun 2014 - Jan 2017 • 2 years 7 months

Chairperson

Julia Farr Housing Association

Jul 2013 - Jun 2016 • 2 years 11 months

Chairperson

Julia Farr Association

Jul 2013 - Jun 2016 • 2 years 11 months

Facilitator

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Jan 2013 - Present • 13 years 9 months

Chairperson

Brain Injury Network of South Australian Inc.

Mar 2012 - Jul 2018 • 6 years 4 months

Non Executive Director

Uniting Communities

Jun 2011 - Jun 2015 • 4 years

Partner

Mellor Olsson

Jan 2003 - Present • 23 years 9 months

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours

University of Adelaide

1998 - 2003

Bachelor of Health Sciences

University of Adelaide

1998

Awards

2020

Recommended for Medical Negligence Compensation Lawyers (Plaintiff)

Doyles Guide

2019

Recommended for Public Liability Compensation (Plaintiff)

Doyles Guide

Contact information

Adelaide, SA

Level 6, 89 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SAWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Joanna Andrew
Date of admission: 2003
Certification type: A

Last checked: 25 Feb 2026 • Checked with Law Society of South Australia

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Personal Injury