Carmen Zhu

Associate | Sydney, Australia
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Carmen is an Associate based in Kennedys’ office in Sydney with a focus on Financial Lines insurance and acts on behalf of professional clients including financial institutions, company directors and accountants in a range of litigated matters across the Federal Court of Australia, Supreme Court of NSW, District Court of NSW, ART and NCAT.

She commenced her legal career at ASIC and builds upon her experience in the corporate regulations, compliance and enforcement space. Carmen is dedicated to achieving practical and commercial results for insurers and insured clients that align with their business objectives.

Carmen was recognised as a Rising Star in the 2024 Lawyers Weekly Women In Law awards and is a general committee member of the NSW Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs).

Qualifications and admissions

Qualifications/Memberships

  • Bachelor of Laws | University of Sydney | 2020
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) | University of Sydney | 2018
  • Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs) NSW | General Committee Member

Admissions

  • High Court of Australia | 2023
  • Supreme Court of New South Wales | 2022

Market recognition

  • Rising Star – Lawyers Weekly Women In Law Awards 2024 (Finalist)

Work highlights

  • Acted in defence of a former director of a vocational training centre in NSW Supreme Court proceedings concerning alleged insolvent trading.
  • Acted on behalf of a large cultural community association in NSW Supreme Court proceedings regarding alleged breaches of a commercial lease and associated damages.
  • Advising a former director of an ASX listed mining company defending Federal Court proceedings concerning misleading and deceptive conduct and misrepresentations under the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Acting for a former financial advisor and AFSL regarding urgent stay application before the Administrative Review Tribunal against an ASIC banning order.

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