For over 20 years, Michael has acted for insurers in respect of a varied portfolio of liability, property and historical abuse claims.
He has particular expertise in respect of construction related claims (including PI), advising on contractual implications, coverage, dual insurance and defending major litigated claims.
Michael has practiced in both Australia and London and is particularly adept at resolving complex multi-party disputes and achieving commercial outcomes in an accurate, timely and cost-effective manner. He is alive to the increasing pressure of greater plaintiff costs and uses thorough investigation and strategic early formal offers for resolution and costs protection, resulting in a net lesser loss outcome.
Expertise
Experience
- A major casualty insurer Advising in respect of liability claims including successfully resolving hundreds of liability claims and managing claims reporting Australia wide.
- A national insurer Advising in respect of a major litigated policy dispute involving over 100 historical abuse claims and leading decisions on negligence and non-delegable duty.
- Contractors Advising in respect of injuries on construction sites, including relating to scaffolding, formwork, issues of apportionment and claims on principal arranged or underlying insurance policies.
- Property insurers Advising in regard to fire and agricultural damage claims, damage to pipelines, electrical assets, crops and adjustment of complex losses.
- Real estate agents Advising in respect of PI and injury claims, including accidents on common property, managed property and owners corporation related issues.
- Equestrian insureds Advising in respect of claims arising out of agistment, horse riding activities, farm incidents and rodeo associations.
- Security, shopping centres and cleaning contractors Advising in respect of concerts, hotel management, alcohol related incidents and shopping centre injury claims.
- Engineers Advising in respect of all manner of construction related professional indemnity claims, including fire, hydraulic, structural, geo-technical, architects, surveyors, building certifiers.
