Part of our highly regarded Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, our Insurance and Risk team works with insurers and the insured to provide advice on both contentious and non-contentious insurance issues. The team has developed a reputation for providing quality, partner-led legal advice, while maintaining a consistently high level of service for all clients.
Our highly experienced team specialises in work accident claims involving fraud, catastrophic injuries and multiple respondents. We act for major public liability insurers in a variety of sectors, including entertainment, retail and industry, and also act for injured parties in motor vehicle accidents.
Our Insurance and Risk team engages with specialist industry practitioners from our wider practice to provide a connected and sharp service, and to ensure the best outcomes possible in claims management.
Areas of Expertise
Our Experience
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Acting for Vero Liability Insurance, New Zealand's largest liability insurer, in relation to its public liability claims in Queensland.
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Advising (as a member of WorkCover Queensland's legal panel) self-insured employers under the WorkCover Queensland scheme on common law damages actions, risk management initiatives, rehabilitation of injured workers, and workplace health and safety issues.
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Advising Warner Village Theme Parks on all facets of public liability claims, risk management and court actions Australia-wide for Couran Cove Island Resort, Sea World, Movie World, Wet ‘n' Wild Water Park, Australian Outback Spectacular and Sea World Nara Resort.
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Acting for BP in a claim for over $1.5 million for an asbestos-related disease.
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Acting for Brisbane Markets to defend a claim for $300,000 in compensation after a worker for a tenant was hit by a forklift.
