Rebekah Giles
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Rebekah Giles is a Sydney lawyer and principal of Giles George, a boutique firm focused on reputational risk, commercial disputes and sensitive legal matters. The firm is best known for defamation, media and reputation work, and she is named as one of its two leading lawyers.
Background and credentials
Rebekah Giles has over 25 years of experience in Australia and the United Kingdom, and she founded Giles George after a partnership at a global disputes firm. She received an Award for Excellence from the Faculty of Law at the University of Technology, Sydney, in 2017, and was named in the Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence (Boards and Management) in 2018. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has held non-executive directorships in government, sport and private enterprise.
Areas of law at Rebekah Giles
Conveyancing and property
Criminal and traffic
Employment
Commercial and IP
Other areas of law
Giles George handles defamation and media matters, online harassment and misinformation, and privacy and breach of confidence. Its commercial work includes misleading and deceptive conduct, intellectual property and insurance coverage disputes. Employment work covers investigations, whistle-blower claims, separations and separation agreements. The firm also takes misconduct investigations and proceedings, including Court of Arbitration for Sport matters. Rebekah Giles's special interests include defamation, privacy, bribery and corruption, fraud and white collar crime, and sports-related cases.
Tips for visiting Rebekah Giles
- ✓Ask about fees and first-consult arrangements when you call, before you book.
- ✓Her work is mostly commercial, so check that your matter fits reputation, commercial disputes or sensitive criminal work before you call.
- ✓Contact is by the phone number 1300 204 602 or the email rebekah.giles@gilesgeorge.com.au.
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FAQ about Rebekah Giles
Does Rebekah Giles do criminal law work?
Yes, she takes on sensitive criminal matters as well as her commercial work.
Who leads Giles George?
Rebekah Giles and Patrick George are named as the two leading lawyers who manage the firm's legal practice.
Does Rebekah Giles handle defamation cases?
Yes, defamation is one of the firm's main areas and one of her special interests.