Lucy Shanahan

Associate

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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.

经验

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation successfully sues fraudster Bill Papas and related companies for largest banking fraud perpetuated in AustraliaJones Day represents Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ("SMBC") and its commercial leasing and finance subsidiary, SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., in federal court proceedings commenced against Bill Papas and his Forum group of companies regarding the largest banking fraud perpetuated in Australia against SMBC L&F, Westpac Banking Corporation, and Société Générale.