Alanna Lofthouse

Alanna Lofthouse is a highly accomplished Managing Associate at Chord Advisory, bringing a wealth of expertise as a projects, infrastructure, and general commercial lawyer. Her extensive experience spans private practice and in-house roles, allowing her to provide nuanced legal advice and strategic insight. Alanna began her career at the prestigious global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, where she served as a Senior Associate in both Perth and Sydney, gaining deep experience in infrastructure and outsourcing projects, with a notable emphasis on social infrastructure and complex services transactions. Transitioning into the healthcare sector, Alanna held senior in-house positions, including the role of Head of Legal at Advara HeartCare. In this capacity, she managed a broad spectrum of commercial matters, including strategic projects, services arrangements, procurement, property, and construction. Her proficiency in contract implementation, regulatory compliance, and general risk management, particularly in data governance, has been a significant asset to her clients. Alanna's commitment to community engagement is reflected in her roles as a Non-Executive Director at Ishar Multicultural Women's Health Services and a Finance and Risk Committee Member at Healing Smiles. Her involvement in these organisations underscores her dedication to fostering positive societal impacts alongside her legal career. A graduate of The University of Western Australia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Arts (Political Science), Alanna continues to contribute to the legal community as a member of the WA Law Society. Her ongoing participation in the Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care & Community Boards Program demonstrates her commitment to leadership in both the legal and community sectors.