Rachael Gibbs

General Counsel

Rachael has over 17 years’ experience as a senior legal practitioner and is currently General Counsel of Mills Oakley. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the firm’s internal legal function and ensuring compliance with professional conduct obligations, regulatory requirements and governance frameworks applicable to legal practitioners.

Rachael brings extensive prior experience as a litigator, practising predominantly in commercial litigation, insolvency, and building and construction law. She appeared across all court jurisdictions and successfully conducted litigation and mediation in complex commercial disputes, including matters involving leasing, construction, property and contractual disputes, as well as general debt recovery.

As General Counsel, Rachael provides strategic legal and risk advice to the partnership and executive management, manages the firm’s legal and professional risk profile, and works closely with leadership to develop and implement effective policies and compliance systems. Her responsibilities include oversight of regulatory compliance, professional standards, complaints management, conflict and risk issues, and engagement with professional indemnity insurers and external advisors. Rachael also has significant experience advising on insolvency matters, including acting for directors, creditors and insolvency practitioners, and advising liquidators and administrators.

With a strong commercial mindset, analytical approach and collaborative leadership style, Rachael is focused on delivering practical, risk‑aware and commercially aligned solutions that support the firm’s strategic objectives and uphold the highest professional standards.

 

Memberships, Accreditation and Activities

  • Bachelor of Laws (Monash University) – 2007
  • Bachelor of Arts (Monash University) – 2007
  • Admitted to practice as an Australian Lawyer in the Supreme Court of Victoria – 2008
  • Member, Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria
  • Member, Australian Institute of Credit Management.

Memberships, Accreditation & Activities

  • Bachelor of Laws (Monash University) – 2007
  • Bachelor of Arts (Monash University) – 2007
  • Admitted to practice as an Australian Lawyer in the Supreme Court of Victoria – 2008
  • Member, Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria
  • Member, Australian Institute of Credit Management.