Diane Chapman

Principal Lawyer MensLegis

Sydney, NSW

About Diane

Diane Chapman serves as the Principal Lawyer at MensLegis, where her extensive legal acumen is evident in her work on high-profile commercial and class action litigation. Admitted as a solicitor to the High and Federal Courts of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales, she has demonstrated unparalleled expertise in matters such as the Volkswagen/Audi, Ford, and Reckitt Benckiser class actions in consumer law, as well as various shareholder and corporate class actions under the Corporations Law in both Federal and NSW Supreme Courts. Diane's academic prowess complements her professional endeavours, holding a Master of Business Administration from the University of Sydney and post-graduate credentials in Applied Finance, Financial Planning, and Legal Practice. As a Director and Founding Fellow of the UNCITRAL National Coordination Committee Australia, she has contributed significantly to international legal discourse. Her publications, including work on modernising international trade law and access to justice in the ASEAN region, underscore her influence and thought leadership within the legal community. Throughout her career, Diane has held impactful positions, having been a Special Counsel at prominent law firms such as Gosai Law, GMP Law, and Bannister Law, and a Senior Solicitor at Shine Lawyers. Her portfolio includes substantial involvement in class actions involving Philips, Exactech, Coles, Woolworths, Tandem Corporation, and others, navigating complex litigation and securing favourable outcomes for her clients. Her role in these multifaceted legal challenges highlights her strategic insight and commitment to advancing justice through diligent legal practice.