Ioane Tuupo

Capability

I am operationally minded and take a pragmatic, solutions-focussed approach to legal advice. I draw on broad experience across commercial law, compliance, technology, policy, commercial property, regulatory matters, and litigation to navigate complex issues and provide advice that is legally sound, commercially practical, and aligned with organisational objectives.

I communicate complex legal concepts clearly, helping clients understand their options, manage risk, and make confident decisions. I bring a can-do attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working in fast-paced environments where priorities can shift quickly.

I have worked in both Australia and New Zealand, including in roles involving international contracting and cross-border negotiations. This has strengthened my ability to adapt to different legal, commercial, and stakeholder contexts, and to provide sound advice in both domestic and international settings.

I bring these strengths together by building trusted working relationships, contributing practical legal input, and helping teams work through issues with clarity and confidence. 

Juno Clients

Waikato Waters

Before Juno

Accident Compensation Corporation | Senior Solicitor
Queensland University of Technology (QLD) | Senior Legal Counsel
Department of Resources (QLD) | Principal Lawyer
Hitachi Energy (QLD) | Legal Counsel
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Associate Counsel
Ministry of Health | Solicitor
Ministry for Culture and Heritage | Solicitor (secondment)
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | Advisor 

Areas of expertise

• General corporate & commercial
• Contract (negotiation, review and drafting)
• Procurement
• Cyber security, data protection and privacy
• OIA
• ICT, technology including software licensing, SaaS and PaaS
• Intellectual Property
• Health law/medico-legal
• Public and administrative law
• Legislative and regulatory design
• Export controls
• Commercial property leasing
• Mining
• Compliance and risk management
• Litigation