Alicia is a Principal in the Dispute Resolution & Litigation Team.She is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation in Queensland and Victoria, a Nationally Accredited Mediator, graded arbitrator and has over 18 years’ experience as a lawyer.
Alicia assists clients to understand the implications of the matter in which they are involved, the options available to them for resolution and works to achieve cost effective outcomes.
She has acted for ASX listed companies, large proprietary companies, SME businesses, directors and officers, regulators and liquidators.
In 2017, Alicia was first included in The Best Lawyers™ in Australia for her work in Litigation in this peer determined category.
Alicia’s practice focuses on three predominant areas:
- commercial litigation, corporations, and insolvency;
- regulatory actions; and
- competition and consumer including a special interest in franchising and small business.
Significant actions in which Alicia has been involved include:
- representing a vendor in a dispute with the purchaser over the sale of an $88 million business in the Federal Court of Australia;
- representing a franchisor and its directors in an action brought by a group of franchisees in the Federal Court of Australia (Victorian registry);
- representing a bankruptcy trustee in an action brought by a listed financial institution to set aside a deed of composition in the Federal Court of Australia (South Australia registry) where allegations were made about the trustees' conduct;
- representing a business to negotiate enforceable undertakings with the ACCC in relation to perceived misconduct permitting the continued trade and conduct of the business;
- acting for a company to defend a $50 million class action brought in the Federal Court in respect of a failed agricultural machine involving cross-claims against the manufacturers; and
- representing a receiver and manager in the Supreme Court of Queensland to obtain injunctive relief preventing the sale of livestock assets by former partners of the partnership to which the receivers were appointed.
- E-mail: ahill@sladen.com.au
- Direct Phone Number: +61 484 313 865
- Phone Number: 61 3 9620 9399
- Lawyer Page: https://
- Tower Two, Collins Square
727 Collins Square, Level 22
Melbourne VIC 3008
Australia
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- Pronouns: She/Her
- Law Institute of Victoria - Accredited Specialists Board
- FINSIA - Fellow
- ACCC Consultative Committee for Small Business and Franchising - Member
- ARITA - Member
- FCA 2016 NFC Legal Symposium Organising Committee - Chair
- State Chapter of the FCA Committee - Member
- Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland (2001) and the High Court of Australia
Sladen Legal
8 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards
- Litigation
2023 Who's Who Legal - Australia and New Zealand - Franchising
- 2013 Griffith University Outstanding Alumnus Nominee
- 2013 Franchise Council of Australia Award for contribution for franchising
- 2010 Lexology Legal Writing Award for Commercial Litigation category article
- 2010 Franchise Council of Australia Award for Professional Legal Writing
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Breaching the Unfair Contracts Regime: ACCC v Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia Pty Ltd
Breaching the Unfair Contracts Regime: ACCC v Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia Pty Ltd
Alicia
Hill
Unreasonable director-related transaction? Director issuing shares to self
Unreasonable director-related transaction? Director issuing shares to self
Alicia
Hill
Illegal Phoenix Activity: Re Intellicoms (in liq)
Illegal Phoenix Activity: Re Intellicoms (in liq)
Alicia
Hill
Why so serious? Requirement of serious harm in defamation
Why so serious? Requirement of serious harm in defamation
Alicia
Hill
Purpose over prescription? The Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Rental Leases Act in Krajcar v Eastern Central Real Estate
Purpose over prescription? The Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Rental Leases Act in Krajcar v Eastern Central Real Estate
Alicia
Hill
Recovery of costs by franchisors: Dymocks v Chapter Three
Recovery of costs by franchisors: Dymocks v Chapter Three
Alicia
Hill
Commencement of proceedings against a company in administration and preservation of Bitcoin assets: Chen v Blockchain; Abel & Ors v Blockchain [2022]
Commencement of proceedings against a company in administration and preservation of Bitcoin assets: Chen v Blockchain; Abel & Ors v Blockchain [2022] VSC 92 – 93
Alicia
Hill
Shedding some light on shadow directors: when is an individual considered a shadow director?
Shedding some light on shadow directors: when is an individual considered a shadow director?
Alicia
Hill
The Importance of Accuracy: Watt v Shepherd (No 3) [2021] FCA 1670
The Importance of Accuracy: Watt v Shepherd (No 3) [2021] FCA 1670
Alicia
Hill
Getting Paid as an Administrator of an Insolvent Company: ASIC v Marco (No. 9)
Getting Paid as an Administrator of an Insolvent Company: ASIC v Marco (No. 9)
Alicia
Hill
No Love for Companies: Forgiving a Debt: New ATO Taxation Determination TD 2022/1
No Love for Companies: Forgiving a Debt: New ATO Taxation Determination TD 2022/1
Alicia
Hill
Public examination of directors allowed for investigating whether there are grounds to commence a class action: Walton v Arrium Ltd (in liq)
Public examination of directors allowed for investigating whether there are grounds to commence a class action: Walton v Arrium Ltd (in liq)
Alicia
Hill
Refused the right to refund and replacement: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Mazda Australia Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 1493
Refused the right to refund and replacement: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Mazda Australia Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 1493
Alicia
Hill
Competing over trademarked firm names: Henley Arch Pty Ltd v Henley Constructions Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 1369
Competing over trademarked firm names: Henley Arch Pty Ltd v Henley Constructions Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 1369
Alicia
Hill
Evicting a tenant where non-payment of rent for COVID-19 reason: Reversal of VCAT decision
Evicting a tenant where non-payment of rent for COVID-19 reason: Reversal of VCAT decision
Alicia
Hill
Class action proceedings within the franchising context: Davaria Pty Ltd v 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd case study
Class action proceedings within the franchising context: Davaria Pty Ltd v 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd case study
Alicia
Hill
FEELING INSECURE? NAVIGATING THE SECURITY FOR COSTS PROCESS
FEELING INSECURE? NAVIGATING THE SECURITY FOR COSTS PROCESS
Alicia
Hill
GOLDUS PTY LTD (SUBJECT TO A DEED OF COMPANY ARRANGEMENT) V CUMMINS (NO 4) [2021] FCA 1095
GOLDUS PTY LTD (SUBJECT TO A DEED OF COMPANY ARRANGEMENT) V CUMMINS (NO 4) [2021] FCA 1095
Alicia
Hill
KNOWING WHEN TO SETTLE: RE 22 PARK STREET PTY LTD NO 2 [2021] VSC 588
KNOWING WHEN TO SETTLE: RE 22 PARK STREET PTY LTD NO 2 [2021] VSC 588
Alicia
Hill
The practical effect of the rules on evicting tenants during COVID-19: RFY v ACV (Residential Tenancies)
The practical effect of the rules on evicting tenants during COVID-19: RFY v ACV (Residential Tenancies)
Alicia
Hill
Overcoming the hurdles to bring proceedings on behalf of owners corporations: Sciuto v TNSKBMC Pty Ltd [2021] VCAT 862
Overcoming the hurdles to bring proceedings on behalf of owners corporations: Sciuto v TNSKBMC Pty Ltd [2021] VCAT 862
Alicia
Hill
AMBIGUOUS AND VAGUE CONTRACT TERMS? DETERMINING PARTIES TO A CONTRACT: BI V WU [2021] VSC 447
AMBIGUOUS AND VAGUE CONTRACT TERMS? DETERMINING PARTIES TO A CONTRACT: BI V WU [2021] VSC 447
Alicia
Hill
REVERSAL OF DECISION IN COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION V BOSANAC – OVER TURNING THE PRESUMPTION OF ADVANCEMENT?
REVERSAL OF DECISION IN COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION V BOSANAC – OVER TURNING THE PRESUMPTION OF ADVANCEMENT?
Alicia
Hill
Can special purpose liquidators be appointed to investigate the conduct of administrators or liquidators?
Can special purpose liquidators be appointed to investigate the conduct of administrators or liquidators?
Alicia
Hill
Can special purpose liquidators be appointed to investigate the conduct of administrators or liquidators?
Can special purpose liquidators be appointed to investigate the conduct of administrators or liquidators?
Alicia
Hill
Can a boxer pup (or pets generally) be defective?: Blanchard v McDowall
Can a boxer pup (or pets generally) be defective?: Blanchard v McDowall
Alicia
Hill
Defective bankruptcy notices – a lifeline: Grant v Green & Associates Pty Ltd
Defective bankruptcy notices – a lifeline: Grant v Green & Associates Pty Ltd
Alicia
Hill
Demonstrating that the administrators are wrong to reject a proof of debt: a tough ask!
Demonstrating that the administrators are wrong to reject a proof of debt: a tough ask!
Alicia
Hill
Selling a Business to Franchise: What went wrong in Watt v Shepherd?
Selling a Business to Franchise: What went wrong in Watt v Shepherd?
Alicia
Hill
Interlocutory injunctions and ADR in VCAT: Link and Connect Pty Ltd v Seng
Interlocutory injunctions and ADR in VCAT: Link and Connect Pty Ltd v Seng
Alicia
Hill
Why there is an argument that Court proceedings should be the last resort in resolving disputes: AMCOR Limited v Barnes
Why there is an argument that Court proceedings should be the last resort in resolving disputes: AMCOR Limited v Barnes
Alicia
Hill
Ironically Unclean: Ali v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2021] FCAFC 109
Ironically Unclean: Ali v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2021] FCAFC 109
Alicia
Hill
Commissioner of Taxation v Bosanac (No.7) – [2021] FCA 249, Presumption of advancement applicable to matrimonial home? Rebutted? – Does Cummins (2006)
Commissioner of Taxation v Bosanac (No.7) – [2021] FCA 249, Presumption of advancement applicable to matrimonial home? Rebutted? – Does Cummins (2006) 227 CLR 278 qualify presumption?
Alicia
Hill
Commissioner of Taxation v Lane [2020] FCAFC 184 – Application of priority regime (ss108 and 109 Bankruptcy Act) to distribution of sale of assets of
Commissioner of Taxation v Lane [2020] FCAFC 184 – Application of priority regime (ss108 and 109 Bankruptcy Act) to distribution of sale of assets of trust – payments to trust creditors – preference recovery proceeds non-trust assets?
Alicia
Hill
The recent decision of Barre v Barre [2021] FamCA 101 explores the complicating effect bankruptcy may on Family Court proceedings in the context of en
The recent decision of Barre v Barre [2021] FamCA 101 explores the complicating effect bankruptcy may on Family Court proceedings in the context of enforcing a Binding Financial Agreement
Alicia
Hill
Evidence vs Inference: Analysis of Ross, in the matter of Print Mail Logistics (International) Pty Ltd (in liq) v Elias [2021] FCA 419
Evidence vs Inference: Analysis of Ross, in the matter of Print Mail Logistics (International) Pty Ltd (in liq) v Elias [2021] FCA 419
Alicia
Hill
AN OFFER YOU CAN’T (OR PROBABLY SHOULDN’T) REFUSE: KNOWING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OFFERS OF COMPROMISE AND CALDERBANK OFFERS
AN OFFER YOU CAN’T (OR PROBABLY SHOULDN’T) REFUSE: KNOWING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OFFERS OF COMPROMISE AND CALDERBANK OFFERS
Alicia
Hill
Refunds rising from the ashes: illegal phoenix activities provide basis for discretion to retain tax refunds (ATO Practice Statement 2021/2)
Refunds rising from the ashes: illegal phoenix activities provide basis for discretion to retain tax refunds (ATO Practice Statement 2021/2)
Alicia
Hill
Megasave Couriers to pay $1.9m, its director to pay $200,000 to franchisees for Misleading and Deceptive Conduct
Megasave Couriers to pay $1.9m, its director to pay $200,000 to franchisees for Misleading and Deceptive Conduct
Alicia
Hill
No vaccine against natural justice: Gautham v Panwar [2021] VSC 157
No vaccine against natural justice: Gautham v Panwar [2021] VSC 157
Alicia
Hill
What a relief! VCAT takes a broad view of COVID-19 rent relief requirements: R & D Health Clubs v Lin Wang
What a relief! VCAT takes a broad view of COVID-19 rent relief requirements: R & D Health Clubs v Lin Wang
Alicia
Hill
Case Note: LCM Operations Pty Ltd, in the matter of 316 Group Pty Ltd
Case Note: LCM Operations Pty Ltd, in the matter of 316 Group Pty Ltd
Alicia
Hill
To appear or not to appear – the costly exercise of default in insolvency proceedings
To appear or not to appear – the costly exercise of default in insolvency proceedings
Alicia
Hill
When is an agreement a franchise agreement? – Freedom Foods Pty Ltd v Blue Diamond Growers
When is an agreement a franchise agreement? – Freedom Foods Pty Ltd v Blue Diamond Growers
Alicia
Hill
Which Owners Corporation Fees are Enforceable: VCAT Lessons
Which Owners Corporation Fees are Enforceable: VCAT Lessons
Alicia
Hill
Getting paid for work done (Quantum Meruit): the importance of expert evidence
Getting paid for work done (Quantum Meruit): the importance of expert evidence
Alicia
Hill
Review of Unfair Contract Terms and Upcoming Reform
Review of Unfair Contract Terms and Upcoming Reform
Alicia
Hill
ASSIGNMENT OF WARRANTIES: YOU CAN’T HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO
ASSIGNMENT OF WARRANTIES: YOU CAN’T HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO
Alicia
Hill
No Representations as to Capacity Implied into Contractual Terms
No Representations as to Capacity Implied into Contractual Terms
Alicia
Hill
DISCUSSION PAPER FLAGS ISSUES IN INSOLVENCY SECTOR
DISCUSSION PAPER FLAGS ISSUES IN INSOLVENCY SECTOR
Alicia
Hill
CAN A COMPANY PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A PERSON TO ACQUIRE SHARES IN THE COMPANY?
CAN A COMPANY PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A PERSON TO ACQUIRE SHARES IN THE COMPANY?
Alicia
Hill
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS IN THE NAME OF A COMPANY: LESSONS FROM JUNIOR ACADEMY
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS IN THE NAME OF A COMPANY: LESSONS FROM JUNIOR ACADEMY
Alicia
Hill
THE OBLIGATION OF GOOD FAITH IN FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS: A LESSON IN CONSTRUCTING THE TERMS OF SALE
THE OBLIGATION OF GOOD FAITH IN FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS: A LESSON IN CONSTRUCTING THE TERMS OF SALE
Alicia
Hill
WHAT TO DO WITH AN INSOLVENT CORPORATE TRUSTEE?
WHAT TO DO WITH AN INSOLVENT CORPORATE TRUSTEE?
Alicia
Hill
APPLYING A WIDER RESTITUTIONARY BASIS TO EQUITABLE LIENS CREATED UNDER THE UNIVERSAL DISTRIBUTING PRINCIPLE
APPLYING A WIDER RESTITUTIONARY BASIS TO EQUITABLE LIENS CREATED UNDER THE UNIVERSAL DISTRIBUTING PRINCIPLE
Alicia
Hill
TENANT AND LANDLORD DISPUTES: UNUSABLE PREMISES
TENANT AND LANDLORD DISPUTES: UNUSABLE PREMISES
Alicia
Hill
LANDLORDS UNREASONABLY WITHHOLDING CONSENT TO SUB-LEASE: MASTERS HOME IMPROVEMENT V AVENTUS
LANDLORDS UNREASONABLY WITHHOLDING CONSENT TO SUB-LEASE: MASTERS HOME IMPROVEMENT V AVENTUS
Alicia
Hill
Food for Thought: Misleading Conduct in the Franchise Space
by Alicia Hill
Some franchisors do not fully appreciate the importance of record-keeping during the negotiation stage, but as the Guirguis family discovered, this might be the most crucial step until opening day.
Food For Thought: Misleading Conduct In The Franchise Space
Food For Thought: Misleading Conduct In The Franchise Space
Alicia
Hill
Corporate Insolvency Regime Reform: The ‘Combatting Illegal Phoenixing’ Bill
Corporate Insolvency Regime Reform: The ‘Combatting Illegal Phoenixing’ Bill
Alicia
Hill
To Bind Or Not To Bind: When Do Preliminary Land Sale “Agreements” Become Legally Binding?
To Bind Or Not To Bind: When Do Preliminary Land Sale “Agreements” Become Legally Binding?
Alicia
Hill
Franchisee’s Allegations Not Proved: Jump Swim School’s Franchisor Did Not Mislead
Franchisee’s Allegations Not Proved: Jump Swim School’s Franchisor Did Not Mislead
Alicia
Hill
Can Your Option to Purchase Get Lost in a Franchise Agreement?
by Alicia Hill and Benjamin Caddaye
With the changing of a contract in a franchise agreement, certain rights you thought you were entitled to might get lost in translation.
When Tax Avoidance And Directors’ Duties Intersect: The Binetter Appeal
When Tax Avoidance And Directors’ Duties Intersect: The Binetter Appeal
Alicia
Hill
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