Tayah Stevenson

Tayah is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution and Advisory team, with six years’ experience acting across a broad range of general commercial and building and construction disputes.

She has represented clients in all New South Wales Courts and Tribunals, as well as the Federal Court of Australia, and is experienced in managing complex litigation at every stage, from early strategy and negotiation through to hearing and enforcement.

Tayah acts and advises in relation to a diverse range of disputes, including professional disciplinary proceedings, construction and building disputes, and general commercial litigation, including contractual and property-related matters. She works with a broad client base, including individuals, business owners, developers, builders and professionals, providing clear, practical advice tailored to each client’s circumstances and objectives. Her approach is grounded in a strong understanding of both the legal framework and the commercial realities her clients face.

An outcomes focused lawyer, Tayah prides herself on taking the time to understand her clients’ businesses, priorities, and risk appetite in order to deliver efficient and effective results. She is known for her strategic, solutions driven approach and her ability to cut through complexity to achieve favourable outcomes in a timely and cost effective manner. Tayah is a trusted advisor to her clients and has a proven track record of building and maintaining strong, long term client relationships based on trust, responsiveness, and results.

 

Qualifications/Memberships

• Bachelor of Laws (University of Notre Dame Australia)

• Bachelor of Psychological Science (University of New South Wales)

 

A word from Tayah

I am motivated by helping clients navigate complex legal issues with clarity and pragmatism, delivering outcomes that are both efficient and commercially sound. My aim is to cut through complexity, anticipate challenges early, and provide solutions that align with my clients’ strategic objectives while fostering strong, enduring relationships.

 

Career highlights 

• Acted for professional regulators prosecuting solicitors and barristers in complex disciplinary proceedings before NCAT, as well as in appeals arising from those proceedings. This experience delivers strategic insight into regulator decision making and evidentiary requirements, enabling efficient, well targeted litigation that protects the integrity of the profession while minimising cost and delay.

• Acts for solicitors subject to complaints and investigations by professional regulators, providing early, pragmatic advice to manage regulatory risk. By engaging proactively with regulators and shaping responses from the outset, clients are better positioned to narrow issues, reduce exposure, and protect their professional standing and practising certificates.

• Appeared for defendants in NCAT and Supreme Court proceedings involving building defects and technically complex liability questions. This includes matters requiring careful analysis of expert evidence and statutory obligations, helping clients navigate disputes efficiently and achieve commercially sensible outcomes.

• Successfully acted in Supreme Court proceedings for a private client concerning a breach of contract and misleading and deceptive conduct. This work assisted the client to manage significant financial risk.

Specific areas of focus

• Professional responsibility and conduct – professional disciplinary complaints, appeals relating to suspensions of practising certificates, and professional disciplinary proceedings.

• Litigation & dispute resolution – contract disputes, construction disputes, debt recovery.

• Real property disputes.

• Adjudication applications and responses for applicants or respondents, particularly under tight timeframes.