Natalie Hickey practises in general commercial litigation and is a specialist in intellectual property. A former law firm partner of King & Wood Mallesons, she has extensive experience in commercial and consumer law including equitable claims arising from unconscionable conduct, as well as statutory claims arising under the Australian Consumer Law.  

She has acted in many disputes concerning copyright, trade marks, designs, marketing, brands, confidential information, the Internet and digital technology. 

Natalie holds a Masters’ degree in media and telecommunications law from the University of Melbourne; her thesis was in defamation. She has a keen interest in all media-related matters, including social media.

She also practises in sports law. Natalie has served as a Counsel assisting the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct Commission since the 2017/2018 cricket season. She is a member of the Netball Australia Super Netball League Disciplinary and Appeals Panel (since 2018), and a former board member of the Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners' Association, Inc. (TROA) (2016 - 2022).

She is a board member of:

• Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff (since 1999). 
• Bell Shakespeare Theatre Company (since 2017).

Legal publications have recognised Natalie for many years. She is listed as a leading Intellectual Property junior counsel in Australia in Doyles Guide 2023 and is recommended for Technology, Media & Telecomunications in Australia as well. In Best Lawyers, Natalie is ranked in Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Natalie also appears in the global guide of Who’s Who Legal - Trademarks (2023).

For more information, see Natalie's profiles here and via LinkedIn .

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