OVERVIEW

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

Since 2013 Ms Cochrane has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide as Preeminent Intellectual Property Junior Counsel. She is recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 as being reputed for patent litigation and widely considered to be “great with the law and case strategy, a clear communicator and a pleasure to work with”. She 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