Joseph Sabbagh

Joseph has experience working for clients in complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on contract disputes and advice. He has acted in matters in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the Federal Court of Australia, and has appeared in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia.

Joseph has worked across a range of sectors including mining, energy, banks, infrastructure and construction, and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and in the Federal and High Courts of Australia.

Whilst at Oxford, Joseph studied Commercial Remedies, Restitution and International Economic Law under word-leading industry professionals, and is able to bring this expertise to bear on your next matter.

Background

• Bachelor of Civil Law (University of Oxford)
• Juris Doctor (University of Western Australia)
• Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) (University of Western Australia)
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (College of Law)

Joseph graduated from the University of Oxford with a Bachelor of Civil Law. He also holds a Juris Doctor with Distinction from the University of Western Australia, where he graduated as valedictorian. He has also obtained a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours from the University of Western Australia.

Before joining Herbert Smith Freehills, Joseph worked at the Supreme Court of Western Australia as the Associate to a general division judge. Joseph has tutored the postgraduate Commercial Remedies, and Equity & Trusts units at the UWA Law School since 2021.