Jana Smith

Jana Smith is a distinguished Special Counsel with a robust track record in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Her expertise spans a diverse range of legal areas, including shareholder and director disputes, partnership issues, insolvency, debt recovery, property matters, breach of fiduciary duties, negligence, and contract disputes. Jana is dual-qualified, admitted to practice in both Australia and Slovakia, and frequently appears before the Supreme Court and District Court of New South Wales. Jana’s extensive experience empowers her to offer clients a comprehensive approach to dispute management, from pre-litigation planning to strategic litigation and settlement. Her commitment to achieving swift and cost-effective resolutions ensures optimal outcomes for her clients. Jana holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Juris Doctor from Comenius University in Slovakia. She further enhanced her legal acumen by obtaining a Master of Laws in Commercial Litigation, graduating with the Best Graduating Student Prize. Admitted as a solicitor to both the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia, she is also a valued member of the Law Society of New South Wales. Her notable cases include appearances in Cox v Zammar and Balout v Dobro Dosle Pty Ltd, among others. Fluent in English, Slovak, and Czech, Jana truly embodies a global perspective in her practice. With extensive experience at esteemed firms, including MistryFallahi and previous roles in Slovakia, her legal career is marked by dedication, profound knowledge, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence in serving her clients' needs.