Anna Douglas

Anna Douglas is the Principal and Founder of Specialised Dispute Management, a boutique Adelaide-based legal practice. With over two decades of rich experience in the legal field, Anna has honed her expertise in commercial dispute resolution and litigation. She holds an LLB (Hons) First Class from the University of Adelaide and a BA in Psychology from Flinders University. Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of South Australia, Federal Courts of Australia, and Courts of England and Wales, Anna offers an extensive understanding of both Australian and international legal landscapes. Her career began as an Associate to Justice von Doussa at the Federal Court of Australia, paving the way for significant roles including Senior Associate at Thomsons Lawyers and Special Counsel at Lipman Karas. Anna has also contributed her legal prowess to major corporations like Santos Ltd, where she specialised in dispute management, and SA Power Networks. Anna's practical approach to legal challenges focuses on understanding commercial realities before applying legal frameworks. Her strategy involves early risk assessment and proactive dispute resolution, prioritising collaboration over confrontation. She guides businesses in managing commercial contracts, handling regulatory investigations, and crafting litigation strategies to effectively resolve disputes. Anna's extensive in-house and external legal experience allows her to offer clients flexible, on-demand legal support. Her unique perspective ensures businesses have robust representation and guidance in managing key litigation matters, facilitating seamless coordination with external counsel and optimising dispute management outcomes.