About Rochelle
Rochelle Schuenker is a distinguished partner at Tiger & Bear Partners, bringing a wealth of experience in corporate and commercial law. Her expertise encompasses litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate regulatory advisory services. Rochelle has adeptly guided clients in diverse industries, including telecommunications, energy, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Her tenure in-house with ASX-listed amaysim provided her with invaluable commercial insights, enhancing her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.
At Tiger & Bear Partners, Rochelle has co-founded and steered the firm to deliver cohesive and strategic legal solutions. Her role involves driving due diligence processes, managing integration projects, and launching new business initiatives across sectors. Rochelle's leadership is marked by her commitment to pragmatic and tailored legal advice, supported by extensive operational experience.
Her previous roles include positions at Ampol Australia and Bird & Bird, where she specialised in intellectual property, dealing with complex transactions, regulatory compliance, and litigations involving copyright, patents, and trademarks. Her practice primarily supported clients in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer goods.
Rochelle began her legal career as a paralegal with Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and trained as a legal intern with CHOICE. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Notre Dame Australia. Her academic background is complemented by her studies in animal and veterinary bioscience at the University of Sydney and Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, reflecting her diverse interests and analytical prowess.
