Lucy Shanahan

Lucy Shanahan is a commercial litigator. She advises corporate clients and financial institutions in high-stakes litigation, enforcement actions, and regulatory investigations.

Lucy's commercial practice is diverse. Her recent experience includes acting for clients (both buyer- and seller-side) in various post-acquisition disputes; representing a global financial institution in multiple proceedings arising from one of Australia's largest corporate fraud scandals; and representing multinational companies in regulatory investigations. Lucy also has experience in regulatory compliance, having advised clients on the mandatory climate disclosure regime, anti-money laundering reforms, and product recalls.

Lucy is deeply engaged in Jones Day's pro bono initiatives. As part of the Firm's broader work to combat hate crimes, she provides support to young people and their families who have been victimized by online criminal networks. Lucy also works with a youth mentoring foundation and previously advised a national not-for-profit on issues of youth social justice.

Lucy joined Jones Day as a summer clerk in 2019 and as a graduate lawyer in 2021. Prior to joining, Lucy worked as a tipstaff to The Hon. Rowan Darke in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.