Jia is a dispute resolution lawyer with experience in complex commercial litigation, class actions, investigations and commissions of inquiry.
She has also developed particular expertise in technology disputes through a secondment with an Australian telecommunications company. Jia also brings litigation expertise in the Pacific region, having acted in disputes based in Tonga and Vanuatu.
She has acted for clients across a range of industries, including airlines, infrastructure and utilities, foreign corporations and government agencies.
In addition to her Australian qualifications, Jia holds an LL.M. from the University of California, Berkeley, where she was named to the Dean’s List.
Jia has been recognised in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch each year since 2023.
*Experience prior to joining JWS included in work highlights below.
Work highlights
Star Entertainment Group
Acted for the former Chief Financial Officer in civil penalty proceedings brought by ASIC for alleged breaches of director duties.
Jetstar
Defending current class action commenced in relation to cancellations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Infrastructure services
Defended shareholder class action for alleged breaches of continuous disclosure obligations.*
Australian telecommunications company
Advised on software licensing, supplier contract and IOT disputes.*
Commonwealth Government
Acted for Commonwealth government agencies in the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.*
Telecommunications company
Acted for and advised telecommunications company in submarine cable dispute in Tonga.*