Blake Velleley holds the position of Associate and is interested in all areas of litigation. He has worked across a number of practice areas since being admitted in 2023.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New England and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law.
Blake has experience working at a national personal injury law firm in Newcastle. He also has experience in government legal practice, advising the Commonwealth on privacy matters, including privacy litigation and the Australian Government Digital ID system.
Prior to his admission as a lawyer, Blake worked as a paralegal across a number of firms in general practice, wills and estates, and personal injury law, in both Melbourne and regional NSW. He also spent 6 years working as a database developer and business analyst.
He enjoys the variety of different types of matters involved in commercial and general litigation and the opportunity to explore different methods of dispute resolution while maximising client entitlements and protecting their interests.
Areas of expertise
- General litigation
- Professional negligence
- Personal injury law
- Wills and estates
- Privacy advice and privacy litigation
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law (2022)
- Bachelor of Laws, University of New England (2021)
Memberships
Publications and media
- Canvas Data Breach: Can Students Claim Compensation? (1 June 2026)
