OVERVIEW

Ms Cochrane specialises in high-profile patent cases and commercial cases, including competition law. She has expertise in biological medicines. She appears regularly in the Federal Court and NSW Supreme Court. She also appears in the Patent Office and conducts ACCC examinations. She appears unled and against Senior Counsel in trials, appeals and interlocutory disputes, and cross-examines on credit and scientific matters.

In Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 Ms Cochrane is recognised as “well known for her patent litigation expertise and [for handling] high-profile cases”. Since 2013 she has been recognised consistently by Doyle’s Guide as a “pre-eminent” member of junior counsel in intellectual property.

Ms Cochrane worked previously for Allens (articled to the late Professor Bob Baxt AO in competition law), Bankers Trust and Macquarie Bank (Corporate Advisory). She also taught economics and finance at the University of Melbourne.

Curriculum Vitae

Selected Cases