Mills Oakley

81 Best Lawyers awards

Awarded Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution Litigation

Biography

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernice-ellis-74876523/

https://www.thelawyermag.com/au/news/general/laugh-every-day-says-mills-oakley-partner/228601

Bernice has a broad-ranging commercial-disputes practice, but her specialities are insolvency and debt recovery, shareholder disputes, building and construction disputes, and tax disputes. She is sought out for her sound technical advice, along with her straight-talking and commercially pragmatic approach to protecting the interests of her clients. Bernice has been described as 'formidable and practical' and 'a bright light in Canberra'.

Bernice’s forte is managing and resolving complex claims. She has a proven track record of being able to quickly get to the factual and legal heart of a dispute, assemble and analyse evidence and develop solutions for her clients, regularly collaborating with a broader team of the client’s advisors. With an unfailing focus on getting a commercially practical result for her clients, Bernice regularly acts for insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, debtors, creditors, company directors, and shareholders.

https://doylesguide.com/leading-commercial-litigation-dispute-resolution-lawyers-canberra-2023/

Mills Oakley

81 Best Lawyers awards

Overview

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia 2026 for work in:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation
Awards:
  • Recommended Lawyer: Dispute resolution: Litigation, Legal 500, Australia

  • Recommended Lawyer: Restructuring and Insolvency, Legal 500, Australia
  • Leading Lawyer: Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Insolvency, Doyle’s Guide

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