Matthew Pokarier

With over 25 years of experience, Matthew specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution defending directors and companies, advising on professional indemnity claims for a wide range of professionals and acting as privacy and coverage counsel in relation to cyber risks and data surveillance.

Matthew acts for Australian and international clients involved with the insurance and reinsurance sector including insurance companies, brokers and insureds. He has experience in all areas of insurance law but particularly professional indemnity, financial institutions and directors and officers' liability, both as coverage and defence adviser.

Matthew has extensive experience before the Supreme Court of Queensland and the Federal Court of Australia. He has also advised directors, corporations and insurers involved in commissions of inquiry and investigations by regulatory bodies. He works with clients in a range of sectors to build organisational wide resilience.