Amy Sheggerud-Woods
Senior Consultant
Amy is a senior consultant at Elit Lawyers by McGirr & Snell.

Biography
A highly experienced litigator, Amy Sheggerud-Woods is accredited as a Commercial Litigation Specialist by the Law Institute of Victoria.
Amy’s practice involves disputes relating to contracts, property, trusts, leasing, partnerships, directors and shareholders of companies, consumer law, franchising, wills and estates litigation, as well as the recovery and enforcement of debt.
Amy has worked on a variety of commercial litigation matters for corporate, government, and individual clients. She has also advised on risk mitigation strategies to assist clients in avoiding costly disputes.
Amy has been advising insolvency practitioners and commercial clients in relation to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 since its commencement, including consequences of defective or non-registration on the Personal Property Securities Register.
With the objective of achieving commercial results for clients, Amy is dedicated to providing thorough, timely, and cost-effective representation.
Amy was admitted by the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2018 as a public notary and regularly conducts litigation in the Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, Supreme Court, County Court, Magistrates’ Court, Family Court and VCAT.
Amy is a professional member of ARITA and has expertise in corporate and personal insolvency, acting for administrators and liquidators of insolvent companies and trustees of bankrupt estates, as well as for parties defending claims by administrators and liquidators under the Corporations Act 2001, and by and trustees under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 and general law.
Major Matters


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"We were forced to issue legal proceedings against the insurer for a number of reasons including disagreement about the amount of money that was required to be paid out under the policy to reinstate our home. I want to express our deepest heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for all Elit did for our family throughout this matter."
Insurance Policy Holder
Home owner
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"Being subject to malicious false statements was very stressful, as I have always conducted myself with professionalism and integrity. As a result of the action taken by Robert McGirr & Elit Lawyers, the false statements were retracted, I received a formal apology and was paid my legal costs. "
Defamation
Plaintiff
I was engaged to appear on behalf of a resident at an aged care home in a proceeding before the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT). A false and defamatory email was sent by a senior executive of the home about my conduct at the hearing to a number of third parties.
The false statements contained in that email were serious and damaging to my reputation, and included amongst other things, an imputation of criminality, which if proven to be true, could have resulted in a term of imprisonment. Being subject to malicious false statements was very stressful, as I have always conducted myself with professionalism and integrity.
As a result of the action taken by Robert McGirr and Elit Lawyers, the false statements were retracted, I received a formal apology and was paid my legal costs. I could not have achieved this outcome without the assistance of Robert. I felt informed and comforted throughout the process and am very grateful for the early result that was achieved.
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"I was devastated when I learnt of a very serious defamatory publication made against me. I was so grateful to Danielle and the legal team who were able to obtain a pseudonym order in my favour so that I was able to advance defamation proceedings with anonymity."
Defamation
Plaintiff
I was devastated when I learnt of a very serious defamatory publication made against me.
I was concerned that bringing a Court proceeding would lead to widespread media reporting which would in turn repeat the allegations made against me and cause even more harm to my reputation because let’s face it – mud sticks.
I was so grateful to Danielle and the legal team who were able to obtain a pseudonym order in my favour so that I was able to advance defamation proceedings against the publishers with anonymity and be comforted that the defamatory content linked to my name would not be further spread.
I felt vindicated at the end of the matter and will always look back on the experience as a difficult one but knowing that issuing the court proceedings was what I had to do in order to achieve redress and restore my reputation.
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"When we were targeted by a vexatious and unfounded online attack, I turned to Robert, Danielle, and Elit for advice. As I am a lawyer myself, Elit’s ability to zone in so quickly on what was best for us really impressed me. "
Defamation
Lawyer and Business Owner
As a lawyer and business owner, I take our professional reputation seriously.
When we were targeted by a vexatious and unfounded online attack, I turned to Robert, Danielle, and Elit for advice. Their calm, clear, and strategic guidance was exactly what we needed. They quickly understood the key issues and provided practical options that prioritised our values and professional standing.
I was impressed with their ability to get across the key issues and provide real life practical advice during this critical time which really centred around us and what was best for our business.
As I am a lawyer myself, Elit’s ability to zone in so quickly on what was best for us really impressed me.
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"My business was sued for defamation. The Eit team were able to pinpoint the weaknesses in the other side’s case and were able to resolve the proceeding on very favourable terms for us."
CEO
Medical Industry
My business was sued for defamation and my insurance company appointed Aggie, Danielle, Robert and the Elit team to act in my defence of the proceeding.
I was astounded by the fact that the Eit team were able to pinpoint the weaknesses in the other side’s case and after bringing an interlocutory application on my behalf, they were able to resolve the proceeding on very favourable terms for us.
I felt informed and comforted throughout the process and am very grateful for the early result that was achieved.
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"I felt comforted and informed throughout the legal process and was happy with the early resolution of the case which achieved my ultimate objectives."
Director
ASX Listed Company
Danielle and team acted on behalf of myself and my fellow directors of an ASX listed company in the Supreme Court of Western Australia involving repeated attacks and defamatory content being posted about us on a forum website. The third party website operator was also joined to the proceeding.
Given the personal attacks made against me and my fellow directors, it was a difficult situation over an extended period and I felt comforted and informed throughout the legal process and was happy with the early resolution of the case which achieved my ultimate objectives to have the content removed and undertakings that no future defamatory content would be published by the person involved.