Allison Manvell
Biography
Allison Manvell is a special counsel in the Media & Content team, within the IPTech practice at Baker McKenzie. Allison works across Baker McKenzie's Sydney and Brisbane offices. Allison is a content regulatory specialist with more than 20 years’ experience advising on complex content regulatory issues in Australia.
Practice Focus
Allison’s practice has a particular focus on all aspects of Australian content regulation – her current focus ranges from online safety and classification laws, to mis/disinformation and local content requirements. She commonly advises at the forefront of regulatory change in this space in Australia.
Allison also has significant experience advising on Australian media regulation and privacy law, as well as in relation to copyright, content licensing and other commercial arrangements in the sector.
Professional Honors
- Leading Associate in Media and Entertainment (Australia), Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2025-2026
- Rising Star in Media and Entertainment (Australia), Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2022-2024
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Communications and Media Law Association
Admissions
- New South Wales~Australia (2006)
Education
- University of Sydney (LLB)
- University of Queensland (BMus)
Languages
- English
Previous Offices
- Hong Kong