Position: Special Counsel

Mar 19, 2019

INSIGHT: Hayley Bowman

Hayley is a commercial lawyer with more than fifteen years of experience and a particular interest in the pharmaceutical industry. She specialises in corporate and commercial law. Before joining Meridian Lawyers, Hayley was Legal Counsel for registered not-for-profit, Movember Foundation. She advised the Foundation on all aspects of the Australian and New Zealand fundraising campaigns, […]

Timothy Brown
Nov 13, 2018

INSIGHT: Timothy Brown

Timothy’s practice is dedicated exclusively to insurance law and is characterised by his diligent and commercial approach. With a broad depth of experience and a varied client portfolio, Timothy has acted for local and international insurers, particularly in public and product liability claims, property damage claims, indemnity disputes, workers’ compensation matters, transportation accidents, life/income protection […]

Nov 7, 2018

INSIGHT: Phoebe Callander

The focus of Phoebe’s practice is to deliver high quality, well informed and cost-effective solutions. She acts for health professionals, medical indemnity insurers and health organisations. Phoebe’s core expertise is in health and insurance law as well as dispute resolution. She specialises in medical malpractice litigation, coronial investigations and inquests, disciplinary investigations and proceedings, Medicare […]

Jun 6, 2023

INSIGHT: Isabel Cusumano

Isabel has worked exclusively in insurance litigation since being admitted to practice in 2015. Her diverse practice includes defending complex public liability claims in the areas of personal injury and property loss. She has represented a number of major Australian and international insurers and is experienced in conducting insurance defence litigation in the Local, District, […]

Jun 8, 2023

INSIGHT: Laura D’Alessandri

Laura specialises in Compulsory Third Party (CTP), workers compensation and motor vehicle accident claims. She is passionate about the law and believes in the timely and cost-effective resolution of claims. As a tech-enthusiast, she believes there are many more opportunities for the legal profession to embrace and utilise technology and innovation to elevate services provided […]

Oct 11, 2018

INSIGHT: Laura Forsyth

Laura has been practising in commercial property law for over 15 years, with a focus on industrial and retail leasing. Laura’s expertise includes the preparation and negotiation of specialist lease documentation (including ancillary agreements) for owners and tenants of major industrial and warehouse estates in greater Sydney, and commercial office buildings in the Sydney CBD […]

Nov 19, 2018

INSIGHT: Ian Goddard

Ian was admitted to practice in 1978 and, following some time overseas, he joined one of Australia’s then oldest law firms, McCoy, Grove and Atkinson, becoming a partner in 1988. He has extensive experience advising and acting for a wide range of clients from individuals to real estate developers, shopping centre managers, accountants and private […]

Sep 8, 2023

INSIGHT: Homira Haideri

Homira has substantial experience in Insurance litigation with a focus on CTP litigation, including major and catastrophic claims and recovery matters. Homira is proficient in assessing damages in CTP and negligence disputes and employs this knowledge to evaluate the impact of expert reports and contentious evidence. Utilising her commercial mindset and astute legal knowledge, Homira […]

Nov 19, 2018

INSIGHT: James Hand

James has worked exclusively in insurance law since being admitted to practice in 2004, which is one reason why he is so detailed in his approach. Prior to joining Meridian in January 2011, he gained valuable experience at a large national firm, working with a particular focus on property and liability claims and defending common […]

Nov 5, 2018

INSIGHT: Lachlan Heather

Lachlan has over 10 years’ experience working on behalf of local and international insurers and their clients in litigated and unlitigated claims. His main practice areas are acting in public liability, professional indemnity (including disciplinary investigations), product liability and property (including construction and environmental) damage claims. He is particularly experienced in managing complicated litigation, including […]

Nov 6, 2023

INSIGHT: Rachel Hill

Rachel has more than 15 years’ experience providing legal, risk management and policy advice to government bodies and private enterprises. Her areas of expertise include public inquiries, insurance litigation, personal injury, health law, risk mitigation and dispute resolution. In recent years, Rachel has focused on providing legal and reputational risk advice to Victorian Government departments […]

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