Find Lawyers in Sydney, Australia for Insurance Law

A founder of Meridian Lawyers and Managing Principal, Paul’s reputation as a leading insurance and health lawyer has been realised through his involvement in a number of high profile cases – in particular the generic substitution litigation in the early 1990s, the 1995 Fairfax litigation, a number of high profile sports litigation matters. He has acted as the principal legal adviser to Guild Insurance Limited since the 1980s, dealing with professional indemnity claims, defamation,...

Paul has practised as an insurance lawyer for more than 30 years. For the past 20 years he has built a specialised practice in health law, working closely with medical defence insurers defending complex health liability claims, including catastrophic injury claims. He has acted in various health liability matters involving the liability of general practitioners and medical specialists in such matters as delayed diagnosis of cancer, misdiagnosis, adverse outcomes in surgery, anaesthetic advers...

With more than 25 years’ experience as an insurance and health lawyer, Nevena brings a common sense confidence to her work. Her liability claims experience is enhanced from her having worked as a senior solicitor at NZI/CGU Insurance Ltd for five years. Throughout her career, Nevena has advised GIO General Ltd, Vero Insurance, NZI/CGU Insurance Ltd, QBE Europe and other major insurers such as Mercantile Mutual Insurance (Australia) Ltd (now QBE Insurance Group Ltd). Her experience with ...

Malcolm has particular experience in class actions, supplemented by specialist expertise in insurance, including providing coverage advice to insurers as well as acting to defend their insureds. He has an outstanding track record of achieving positive outcomes for clients by resolving their disputes in a timely and cost-effective fashion without litigation where possible, and by litigating to successful conclusions where necessary. His clients expect and receive proactive and early advice whi...

John is a senior partner in our Insurance Group and a former Chairman of the firm. He runs a full-time practice that focuses on professional indemnity, directors' and officers' (D&O) liability, commercial litigation and aviation litigation. What he does John advises a wide range of professional people across the construction and financial planning industries and company directors, officers and other lawyers in defence of legal negligence claims. He is mostly retained by large Australian a...

Robert practises in insurance law and litigation, with a focus on professional indemnity and product liability insurance. He joined Meridian Lawyers in November 2014, bringing a wealth of experience in insurance law, having acted in many high profile insurance cases. He acts for overseas underwriters, particularly Lloyd’s Syndicates and others in the London insurance market. He also advises insurers, brokers, underwriting agents and insured parties and provides risk management advice to...

Matthew is not only a leading insurance lawyer but is highly regarded in developing key client relationships and key client teams to create long standing partnerships. Matthew is the co-lead of the Firm’s award winning National Financial Services + Insurance Industry Group. Matthew enjoys a strong industry presence including with key industry associations such as ANZIIF and FSC, and also Government where he has held a number of key advisory positions. Matthew’s experience in manag...

Mark specialises in professional indemnity and directors' and officers' claims and has been involved in some of Australia's most notable PI and D&O claims. He also has an interest in clinical negligence claims, reinsurance disputes and cyber issues. Mark is the current chairman and a director of Lloyd's Australia Limited. What he does Mark advises insurers and insureds on professional indemnity matters, directors' and officers' (D&O) claims and cyber risk. He conducts medico-legal and...

Stanley Drummond is Adjunct Head of Superannuation & Wealth Management at Thomson Geer. He specialises in superannuation, life and general insurance, managed funds, financial planning and financial services regulation. His expertise in these areas is founded on previous roles as in-house counsel at St. George Bank, Vero Insurance, ING Australia and GE Money. Stanley is a prolific author on superannuation, insurance and other financial services topics, with articles frequently appearing in...

Ian specialises in major and catastrophic motor vehicle insurance claims for major insurers. He advises on all aspects of motor vehicle disputes, including major/catastrophic claims, indemnity disputes, fraud and actions against third parties, including recovery actions between insurers. What he does Ian's main area of practice is representing and advising motor vehicle insurers in complex claim disputes. He has expertise in the assessment of damages and identifying strategies early for the e...

Lindsay is a market leading practitioner and legal literary author, with more than 40 years' industry experience. He specialises in professional indemnity with a focus on valuers, construction and property. Lindsay has practised in the London market since 1983, becoming one of the most high profile Australian lawyers to practise in this market. He has co-authored the second edition of Valuers' Liability and was the principal author of the Risk Management Module produced for the Australian Pro...

Julian, who is named on the Best Lawyers in Australia list, has more than 26 years' experience in insurance law and expertise in casualty, liability, construction risk and products liability. Julian is also recommended as a Leading Professional Indemnity Lawyer in NSW in the 2017 Doyle's Guide. What he does Julian provides advice on large and complex building and engineering claims, claims against individuals in the corrective and detention services industries, as well as products liability c...

Belinda is an experienced litigator with an extensive background defending claims arising out of personal injury and fatalities, property damage, contractual liabilities and intentional torts for governments, insurers and self-insureds. She sits on Sparke Helmore's Board and also on the firm’s Diversity Committee. What she does Belinda acts in a range of public liability and property damage claims. She acts in general liability claims for catastrophic and/or fatal injuries, including mu...

Deborah has been fascinated by financial liability insurance products since she joined LawCover in 1996. After working in-house, Deborah now acts for professional indemnity and directors' and officers' (D&O) insurers in coverage and monitoring roles and as defence counsel when indemnity is not in issue. What she does Deborah typically advises on complex financial loss claims. She has experience in representing a wide variety of professionals, from real estate agents and valuers to lawyers...

Zara has practised insurance law and litigation in NSW for over 20 years. Before joining Holman Webb as Special Counsel in 2010 Zara was Special Counsel at Henry Davis York. Zara is experienced in a broad range of insurance practice areas including medical negligence, coronial inquiries, administrative review and disciplinary proceedings, injury liability, property and commercial claims, marine insurance and defamation. Her current focus is in professional indemnity, medical negligence and di...

For more than 20 years, Joanne has managed an extensive insurance litigation practice in the mining industry. She frequently appears before relevant Commissions and Courts and assists large self-insured companies.

Andrew is an insurance law specialist with 25 years’ experience acting for major Australian and international insurers. He provides advice on a range of issues including strategy, policy drafting, coverage and regulatory disputes, and claims advice. Andrew is also an experienced litigator of financial lines claims with particular expertise in management liability and professional claims against financial (accountants, financial planners, stockbrokers), insurance (brokers and agents) and...

Rhett is Hall & Wilcox's National Insurance Practice Head and is responsible for the driving and coordinating the strategy for the firm’s national insurance practice, comprising 35 partners and over 150 insurance lawyers across Australia. Rhett has over 25 years’ experience acting for the major insurers, claims administrators, self-insurers, government agencies and statutory schemes. He also has longstanding relationships with the broking community, industry peak bodies and ot...

John has over 20 years’ experience as a litigator specialising in all areas of insurance and has managed a significant number of large litigated matters. John is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation (Insurance) and leads our insurance team. He has acted in matters in all States of Australia. John is an experienced advocate, regularly appearing for clients in court and participates in alternative dispute resolution programs in those matters identified as unsuitable for litig...

Chanel is an experienced litigator, specialising in national liability disputes across the casualty, aviation and property space. Chanel provides tailored legal advice to clients to assist them in navigating and defending complex legal matters. Chanel adopts a strategic and pragmatic focus to litigation and is a skilled negotiator. In addition to legal expertise, Chanel prides herself in building strong, genuine connections with clients in order to provide personalised guidance and support in...

Frank is an insurance lawyer and has eight years’ experience in CTP, dealing with fraud matters, dual insurance, recovery issues and indemnity disputes. What he does Frank specialises in insurance litigation with a focus on personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents. He acts for national insurers across multiple jurisdictions such as the District Court, the Supreme Court and the Personal Injury Commission. Frank has demonstrated experience in managing catastrophic claim...

Angel is an experienced lawyer who specialises in administrative law and Commonwealth statutory classes of insurance. She advises clients on a range of issues and regularly represents them in litigated proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Federal Court of Australia. What she does Angel provides strategic advice on issues involving statutory interpretation, litigation, regulatory frameworks and administrative law. She is skilled at both formal and informal alternative dis...

Peter is an experienced insurance law practitioner, having worked in plaintiff, defendant and in-house roles. He approaches all matters with particular focus on strategic elements of claims management, and on his client’s commercial drivers. Peter has undertaken pro bono work with a number of Community Legal Centres. What he does Peter acts for insurers defending personal injury claims. He has a particular interest and expertise in advising on matters involving complex liability issues,...

Since joining Bartier Perry in 2017, Jessica has gained expertise and fostered relationships in a wide range of workers compensation matters, principally acting for self-insured and state government employers including local councils and local heath districts, claims agents and scheme agents. Jessica assists clients throughout the entire claims process, with a strong focus on customer service and assisting parties to arrive at positive outcomes. She advises clients from the initial notificati...

Melanie is an insurance litigator with experience spanning various fields of insurance law, including public liability, product liability and professional indemnity claims. Melanie also works in the not-for-profit sector, assisting charitable and religious organisations responding to child abuse claims. What she does Melanie advises clients from a range of sectors, including schools, churches, hospitals, health and allied health professionals, construction companies, hospitality groups, sport...

Ebony is an experienced insurance litigator with expertise in public liability and dust diseases litigation. She has experience representing clients in most Australian jurisdictions. What she does Ebony acts for clients in claims involving dust diseases and advises on matters that often involve complex medical and legal issues. She also assists clients with claims for contribution and the defence of public liability matters. Ebony regularly appears on behalf of clients in the District and Sup...

Antonia specialises in personal injury insurance litigation. She has a particular interest in complex medical disputes and defending fraudulent claims. Her approach to claims involves early resolution where appropriate and vigorous defence and forensic investigations where warranted. What she does Antonia advises on all aspects of claims management. She is adept at assessing and defending claims involving complex liability issues and multiple defendants, catastrophic injury, and compensation ...