Fiona acts for insurers in the defence of civil claims.
Fiona has over 20 years’ experience as a solicitor in Queensland working predominantly in private practice. She also has experience working as a principal legal officer for the State of Queensland. Fiona has a broad range of skills and experience in defending complex claims during the pre-proceedings process and when necessary to trial. Fiona uses her previous experience as a Registered Nurse when considering medical causation issues and briefing medical experts.
Fiona utilises her skills to obtain cost effective and commercial outcomes for her clients.
Expertise
Experience
- Insurers, organisations and State and Territory governments Advising in management of claims and litigation involving sensitive claims arising out of allegations of child sexual abuse.
- Australian and international insurers Advising on statutory interpretation, indemnity, recovery of costs, vicarious liability, and damages in complex personal injury claims, including catastrophic injuries and overseas claimants.
- Australian and international insurers Acting in litigation and pre-litigation matters involving liability, indemnity, abuse, property damage, marine accidents, and compulsory third party claims.
- Government Departments Advising on the interpretation of legislation, risk management, disclosure issues and privacy issues.