Julie Cheeseman

Julie is a highly experienced media and technology lawyer who advises media organisations, digital platforms, technology companies and other businesses on complex disputes, regulatory issues, and risk management matters. Known for her technical expertise and commercially focused approach, Julie helps clients navigate high-stakes legal challenges while aligning legal strategy with broader business objectives.

With more than 20 years' experience, Julie has acted for many of Australia's leading media and technology organisations, including News Corp Australia, Nine, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, national radio networks, content production companies, global technology platforms, technology services providers, telecommunication providers, and several of Australia's major banks.

She is ranked Band 4 for Media in the 2026 edition of Chambers Asia Pacific 2026, reflecting her recognised expertise in the field.

Her practice encompasses defamation, contempt, privacy and data protection, complaints management, regulatory compliance, data breach response and incident management, as well as other online content regulation (including laws administered and enforced by ACMA and the eSafety Commissioner).

Julie regularly provides strategic pre-publication advice, risk management support, and tailored training programs on media, privacy and digital content issues across both traditional and emerging platforms.

Julie also has an in-depth knowledge of digital projects, having specialised in TMT disputes covering a variety of technologies and complex implementations, including billing, inventory management, customer management, e-Health systems and satellite and cable transmission networks. She has assisted her clients to resolve their differences via negotiations, mediations, expert determinations, arbitrations and litigation.