Alice specialises in providing commercial services to Government clients, including legal and probity advice on contracting and procurement. She also advises on administrative law issues, including access to information, judicial and merits review and statutory interpretation.
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Stephanie is an experienced litigator who spends most of her time defending professional indemnity claims in the NSW Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Stephanie's greatest legal achievement was a trip to the High Court for a hearing before the full bench. She also has experience in financial lines, D&O matters, class actions and other commercial matters.
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Laura joined Sparke Helmore in May 2014 in our Sydney office and has been a workers’ compensation practitioner for more than 25 years. She has specialised in providing legal services to self and specialised insurers for the last nine years and has extensive knowledge and experience of the industry specific legislation and jurisdiction.
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Mark works on litigious and regulatory matters in a range of jurisdictions across insurance, construction, coverage disputes health, allied health, other professionals and liability matters. Mark approaches each claim on its own terms and seeks the most efficient resolution. Where appropriate he uses his background in economics and statistics to provide added value for his clients.
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Ian is an experienced workplace lawyer specialising in employee relations, work health and safety (WHS) and coronial inquests. He provides practical and pragmatic advice to help employers effectively manage complex legal issues arising in the workplace.
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Sharon has more than 20 years’ experience in human resources and operations, primarily in professional services environments across Australia, Asia-Pacific and globally. Sharon’s experience includes all facets of HR, focusing on strategic and tactical solutions to address people and business needs.
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Cara is an experienced insurance litigator who assists insurers and corporations on a variety of general liability claims including public liability, property damage and professional indemnity.
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Anella advises clients on Commonwealth statutory classes of insurance claims. The clients that she works with are covered under various Commonwealth schemes.
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Chanel is an experienced litigator, specialising in national liability disputes across the casualty, aviation and property space. Chanel is skilled in applying the law and providing tailored legal advice to clients to assist them in navigating and defending complex legal matters. Chanel adopts a strategic and pragmatic focus to litigation and is a skilled negotiator. In addition to legal expertise, Chanel prides herself in building strong, genuine connections with clients in order to provide personalised guidance and support in defence of their claims. Chanel’s passionate dedication to mentoring junior colleagues also showcases her commitment to helping others flourish and succeed in the legal profession. Chanel has previously been seconded to the claims team for one of the firm's largest insurer clients. During this secondment, Chanel provided complex and technical legal support in response to high profile building and construction disasters, gaining significant legal and commercial insights into the sector. She is often praised by Counsel for being astute, canvassing the relevant issues in a case and taking initiative in her approach to defence and preparation of a matter. Exemplifying a strong commitment to the insurance industry, Chanel is a member of various industry organisations such as Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA), Women in Insurance, Claims Discussion Group and the Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand. It is through this total immersion in industry, that Chanel is able to deliver enhanced services and better claims outcomes to her clients. Chanel is a regular participant in Women in Insurance events and continues to captain the Sparke Helmore Touch of Colour Team (an industry gala day touch football and fundraising event to support children who have suffered from traumatic social and psychological experiences). Chanel’s dedication to access to justice has led her to build a strong pro bono practice, volunteering at various legal community groups and within her broader local community. Chanel has been recognised by her peers in Best Lawyers 2023 and 2024 on the Ones to Watch list in insurance law.
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Andrea predominantly advises on CTP and liability, and has conducted many major claims in these areas. She has extensive experience as a litigator, regularly appearing in the District and Supreme Courts and Tribunals. She also advises on alternative dispute resolution strategies designed to promote a fair resolution of matters at an early stage.
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Robyn advises self-insured corporations on complex employee health issues arising from their workplace. She has defended claims involving former employees, contractors and employee's family members, and she regularly appears in tribunals.
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Alinta primarily focuses on property development projects and property finance transactions. She is known for her commercial acumen as well as being able to close deals quickly and within budget. She is an efficient negotiator with a pleasant demeanour, well-liked by clients and fellow professionals who find her easy to deal with.
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Cormac provides regulatory and administrative law advice and representation to Commonwealth departments and agencies. His work often involves complex advice on regulatory processes and decision-making, compliance and issues of statutory interpretation. Cormac also conducts solicitor advocacy in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, the Federal Circuit and Family Court and Federal Court.
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Seamus likes being a workplace lawyer, which is fortunate given that he’s been one since 1996. Since that time, he’s worked on all aspects of the employment relationship, for employer clients. He’s passionate about the power of communication and always adopts a pragmatic, reasonable and value driven approach.
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Matthieu is a construction lawyer with experience acting for principals, contractors and subcontractors in contentious and non-contentious matters.
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