About Tara
Tara Adams, the Principal Lawyer at Tara Adams Law, is a distinguished legal professional with a wealth of experience spanning over two decades both in Australia and internationally. Her extensive background in commercial, business, and intellectual property law is underpinned by a Master of Laws degree. Tara is dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient, and affordable legal services tailored to the needs of small and medium enterprises, while also catering to larger clients, including entrepreneurs and established organisations.
Her legal expertise encompasses a wide array of areas. She offers advice on intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, and designs, with a focus on cross-border brand protection. Tara is adept in IT-related legal matters such as privacy law and cloud computing, as well as social media and IP law. Her practice further extends to franchise, contract, and general commercial law, addressing matters such as shareholders agreements, confidentiality, branding, and sponsorships. The firm also assists clients with contractual disputes, licence agreements, and the sale of business assets.
In her role as Senior Legal Counsel at LOD and as a Senior Consultant at FCW Lawyers, Tara provides insourced legal advice to both global and local corporations, aiding in intellectual property and commercial transactions. Her previous experience includes acting as Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Koala, focusing on social media law and IP infringement.
Before establishing her private practice, Tara held significant roles such as a Senior Consultant in the Construction and Major Projects Group at Clayton Utz and Senior Manager at Rouse in Jakarta, where she managed intellectual property consultancy projects involving contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Her tenure at Makes & Partners in Indonesia involved intricate corporate and financial legal work, including corporate restructurings and compliance with governance codes.
Tara commenced her career at Fisher Jeffries and Minter Ellison, gaining foundational experience in commercial litigation and insolvency. Academically, she holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Science from Flinders University, further complemented by her Master’s in Law from the University of New England. Her diverse background and client-focused approach make Tara a valuable ally for businesses seeking experienced and legally sound counsel.
