I lead the Insurance team, splitting my time between our Sydney and Melbourne offices.
I act in:
- Simple and complex property damage claims and recoveries;
- Building & construction litigation – particularly home warranty insurance (claims and recoveries), contract works insurance (claims and recoveries) and large defect litigation;
- Dual insurance matters;
- Subrogated recoveries, including claims against developers, engineers, architects and certifiers;
- Liability defences;
- Indemnity disputes;
- Recoveries under deeds of indemnity and guarantees;
- Policy coverage and construction advices; and
- General commercial litigation.
I bring a pro-active approach to litigation focusing on early resolution and commercial outcomes. I have extensive experience in dispute resolution, and litigating across every state and territory in Australia. If a matter cannot be resolved, I strive to obtain the best outcome for our clients as evidenced in multiple published and unpublished decisions.
I regularly present papers to insurers and self-insurers and run training seminars, addressing insurance law and building & construction law topics. My team and I strive to be the first point of call for any questions or assistance our clients need. I pride myself on being accessible to clients and providing value adds.
In 2023, our Insurance team won Insurance Team of the Year at the Australian Law Awards. We have been a finalist in many other years (including 2024).
In 2024, I was a finalist for Insurance Partner of the year at the Australian Law Awards.