INSIGHTS: Meridian Lawyers nabs high profile insurance lawyer

June 17, 2014

Meridian Lawyers lures highly regarded insurance practitioner Robert Crittenden from DLA Piper to the firm’s Sydney insurance law team.

Robert’s appointment follows on from the recent appointment of experienced employment practitioner Sharlene Wellard, the former senior employment law partner at Piper Alderman, as Meridian continues to attract exceptional lawyers to the firm.

Robert is highly-regarded in the Australian and London insurance markets and is recognised as a leading lawyer by Best Lawyers in the areas of insurance law and product liability.

He brings a wealth of experience to Meridian’s team, having acted in many high profile insurance cases including class actions.

In announcing Robert’s appointment, Managing Principal Paul Baker said, “Meridian’s insurance law team continues to grow strategically and Robert is a great fit both within our highly regarded team and with the firm’s culture. We continue to attract lawyers of the highest calibre such as Robert and, recently, Sharlene Wellard, adding further depth to our team and enhancing the services we provide to our clients”.

For further information, please contact Paul Baker, Managing Principal, Meridian Lawyers on tel: 02 9018 9911.