People Expertise: Insurance

Marianne specialises in defending professional indemnity, life insurance and other personal lines, directors’ and officers’ liability, management liability, public liability and general insurance claims. She also advises on policy coverage issues and contract interpretation. Marianne has more than 15 years’ legal experience in the insurance industry in Australia and the UK. She has a strong […]

With more than 12 years of experience, Tanya has worked extensively in the defence of personal injury claims. Tanya has a broad knowledge of the pre-court statutory scheme for personal injuries arising out of incidents in Queensland. Tanya has also defended litigated claims, including appearing at trial for personal injury claims that have not been […]

Joseph holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics. Since being admitted to practice in 2006, Joseph has worked exclusively in the field of insurance law – with experience conducting matters across all of […]

Phillip has practised exclusively in the insurance space for more than 10 years. His experience is concentrated in the areas of building and construction, property damage, public liability, and policy coverage. He acts for both local and overseas underwriters, particularly Lloyd’s Syndicates and others in the London insurance market. With an impressive track record in […]

Sarah specialises in the defence of liability claims including complex public and products liability, product recall and catastrophic injury and property damage claims. She acts for national and international insurers, insureds and large corporates across a range of industries including construction and mining, manufacturing, professional services, transport, real estate and pharmaceuticals. Sarah has extensive experience […]

With more than five years’ experience in the commercial and commercial litigation space, Gabrielle’s practice is characterised by her solutions-focused approach. Gabrielle has successfully managed the preparation of large scale, complex, multi-partied, document intensive class actions involving hundreds of group members and numerous experts in both the Supreme and Federal Courts. In this capacity, Gabrielle […]

Jennifer is an experienced insurance litigator with a focus on general liability matters, product liability, workers’ claims and related statutory actions. She works with global and national insurers and an extensive list of insured companies, including retailers and manufacturers, warehousing and logistics providers, shopping centres, real estate agencies, bars, restaurants, hotels and construction companies. Jennifer’s […]

Lauren is an insurance litigator who has developed a practice in health law, assisting medical practitioners and a major Sydney private hospital, and also acts for respondents in institutional abuse claims. She assists health professionals and their medical indemnity insurers when responding to professional indemnity claims, disciplinary proceedings, and complaints. Lauren also advises a private […]

Anna has more than 20 years’ experience in the legal industry, having obtained invaluable experience in a large national law firm for the majority of this time. Anna has a particular focus on insurance as well as health law. She is passionate about giving practical and strategic advice, and has provided high level briefings to […]

Clare has 20 years of experience in conducting personal injury litigation on behalf of defendants, in England and in Victoria. Clare has specialised primarily in coronial investigations and medical negligence claims, for public and private sector health institutions, as well as representing the State of Victoria in historical sexual abuse claims.  She also has experience […]

Kristy represents major insurers and self-insured entities in complex and volume recovery and general liability claims. She has managed large loss property damage, construction, personal injury (including WorkCover recoveries), and product liability proceedings across all Australian jurisdictions. Kristy regularly advises clients on issues involving the Insurance Contracts Act and has identified and pursued fraudulent claims. […]