Our Founding Principal
Jacinta Dale
At the heart of Abledale Law is Jacinta Dale. Her diverse skill set and extensive experience makes her a trusted partner for founders, CEOs, and Boards of fast-growing companies—particularly in the food supply chain and purpose-led sectors—who want governance that supports growth, not slows it down.
Meet your legal and Governance Partner
Jacinta is a fractional General Counsel, governance professional and NFP Board Chair, leading and advising diverse organisations at various stages of their journey. She has a deep understanding of, and a passion for, food production and sustainability. Jacinta loves being active in her community, solving challenges, improving processes and seeing things through to the end.
Jacinta is flexible, adaptable and adept at hitting the ground running. She communicates complex and technical concepts simply and concisely and has extensive experience in project management and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
Credentials
- Company Directors Course, Australian Institute of Company Directors (2023)
- Graduate Diploma, Applied Corporate Governance, Governance Institute of Australia (2019)
- Master of Laws, UQ (2015)
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons) with a certificate of Specialisation in Commercial Law, Bachelor of Journalism, UQ (2003)
- Admitted as a Legal Practitioner of the Queensland Supreme Court (2005) and the High Court of Australia (2006)
- Practising solicitor and member of the Queensland Law Society
- Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Chartered Secretary/Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and the Chartered Governance Institute
- Advisory Board Centre Approved Advisor
Jacinta's Experience
Jacinta is a governance professional (Board Chair and Chartered Secretary) with more than 10 years’ experience delivery company secretary support services.
Having commenced her legal career more than 20 years ago, Jacinta also brings a wealth of corporate (including M&A, governance, risk and compliance), commercial, litigation, regulatory and property (real and intellectual) experience to her role at Abledale Law.
Her career spans private practice and more than a decade in-house, including roles at the 2nd largest food and drink company in Australia (part of the world’s 2nd largest food producer) and the UK’s largest water utility.
In addition to her legal expertise, Jacinta is a governance professional (Board Chair and Chartered Secretary) with more than 10 years of experience delivering company secretarial support services. She understands the importance of good governance in business success and works closely with clients to improve their governance, compliance and legal risk management systems.
Jacinta is known for her flexibility and adaptability. She is adept at hitting the ground running, quickly understanding new situations and finding effective solutions. She is practical, approachable and she has a knack for communicating complex and technical concepts in a simple and concise manner.
Throughout her career, Jacinta has gained extensive experience engaging with stakeholders at all levels. She understands the importance of building strong relationships and works closely with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes.
Jacinta is experienced in legal project management and understands that planning and engagement are as important as technical legal advice. She works closely with clients to understand their needs and objectives and manages all aspects of the project to ensure these are met.
Jacinta holds a number of professional accreditations and qualifications. She most recently completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia, a Master of Laws from UQ, a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) with a certificate of Specialisation in Commercial Law and a Bachelor of Journalism, both from UQ.
Jacinta is admitted as a Legal Practitioner of the Queensland Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia. She is a practising solicitor and member of the Queensland Law Society, a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Chartered Secretary/Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and the Chartered Governance Institute and an Advisory Board Centre Approved Advisor.
With her wealth of experience, broad range of expertise and commitment to delivering practical and effective legal solutions, Jacinta Dale is a trusted legal partner for businesses. Whether you need advice on a complex legal issue, assistance with a legal project or ongoing legal support, Abledale Law are here to help.