Alex Zhang
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Alex Zhang

Lawyer

Email

alex.zhang@aoshearman.com

Phone

+618 6315 5935

Offices

Perth

V-CARD
Alex advises on international commercial disputes and corporate advisory matters with a focus on energy, oil & gas, and mining sectors. She was previously the Associate to the Hon. Justice Hall in the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
Alex is fluent in English, Mandarin and Spanish. Her multilingual capabilities allow her to deliver precise, culturally informed and commercially effective advice to a diverse, international client base.

Experience

Representative matters

  • INPEX on a multi-billion dollar insurance dispute in the Supreme Court of Western Australia arising from damage to paint and insulation systems on the Ichthys LNG Plant. 
    IGO, in relation to a mining royalty dispute in the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
  • Mineral Resources on its compliance with Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission’s (ACIC) new Access Agreement and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) in relation to the management of police check certificates of employees.
  • Kwinana WtE Project Co on the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive security of critical infrastructure risk management and compliance framework.
  • BHP Billiton on limited use provisions outlined in the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cth).
  • Ad hoc advice to a leading participant in the energy sector on cybersecurity and security of critical infrastructure (SOCI) matters.
  • Global Advanced Metals on the sale of royalty interests and creation of new secured tin revenue sharing agreement.
  • QBE Group Services on incident response plans, structure and approach, and training of key teams, executives and board members. Provided support for a Hong Kong based incident with notification issues in Hong Kong and Australia.
  • A national medical recruitment agency in connection with a cyber security incident, including notification obligations and regulatory compliance under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and applicable guidelines issued by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. 

Pro bono

  • Advising vulnerable clients in preparing applications for humanitarian stay visas under the Minister's discretionary powers through the Refugee Advice and Casework Service’s (RACS) Ministerial Intervention Program.
  • Volunteering at the Salvation Army Beacon facility through the Restorative Life Program to assist people experiencing homelessness preparing for job interviews and making a good first impression.
  • Assisted Validity with research concerning the rights of women and girls with disabilities in Kenya and Moldova to inform two country-level shadow reports submitted to the UN CEDAW Committee.

Speaking Engagements

  • Guest Speaker, Working with Interpreters: insights from practitioners & decision-makers, The Piddington Society, March 2024
  • Guest Speaker, Respecting Human Rights of Seniors with Diverse Language Needs, Association for Culturally Appropriate Services, October 2024

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • Committee Member, Asian Australian Lawyers Association

Awards

  • Student of the Year, Asian Australian Lawyers Association, 2022

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted as solicitor, Western Australian Supreme Court, 2024

Admitted as solicitor, High Court of Australia, 2025

Academic

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, The College of Law, 2024

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Graduate Entry, Murdoch University, 2023

BA Humanities and Social Science, The University of Edinburgh, 2014
 

 

Languages

Chinese, Spanish
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.