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Alice Bain
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 8415 9872+61 8 8415 9872
m: +61 408 295 085+61 408 295 085
o: Adelaide

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 Barclay
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 3530+61 2 9373 3530
o: Sydney

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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Kevin Bartlett
Consultant
t: +61 7 3016 5084+61 7 3016 5084
m: +61 401 887 799+61 401 887 799
o: Brisbane

Kevin has 30 years' experience in insurance and commercial litigation. He is recognised in several industry guides as a leader in aviation law both in Australia and internationally, and is highly regarded in professional indemnity, with Australasian Legal Business Guide recognising his "simply brilliant general insurance skills".
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Ian Bennett
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 1445+61 2 9373 1445
m: +61 404 106 612+61 404 106 612
o: Sydney

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 Bennett
Chief Operating Officer
t: +61 2 9260 2550+61 2 9260 2550
m: +61 408 539 626+61 408 539 626
o: Sydney

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 Bettenay
Senior Associate
t: +61 8 9288 8005+61 8 9288 8005
o: Perth

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 Bortone
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2549+61 2 9260 2549
m: +61 409 160 181+61 409 160 181
o: Sydney

Anella is a senior lawyer who 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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Andrea Boyd-Boland
Consultant
t: +61 2 9373 1495+61 2 9373 1495
m: +61 404 009 900+61 404 009 900
o: Sydney

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 Brewster
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 3546+61 2 9373 3546
m: +61 404 828 274+61 404 828 274
o: Sydney

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 Briggs
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 3589+61 2 9373 3589
o: Sydney

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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Ashley Burgess
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 9288 8002+61 8 9288 8002
o: Perth

Ashley advises on Commonwealth compensation claims, social security law and administrative law. He regularly appears as a solicitor advocate in Commonwealth tribunals and courts in merits review and judicial review proceedings.
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Gemma Burke
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 6263 6307+61 2 6263 6307
m: +61 403 447 343+61 403 447 343
o: Canberra

Gemma has worked in insurance litigation for more than 13 years and has experience defending statutory classes of insurance claims in the ACT, NSW and Victoria.
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Seamus Burke
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7607+61 2 4924 7607
m: +61 412 262 722+61 412 262 722
o: Newcastle

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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Carl Burraston
Consultant
t: +61 2 9373 1425+61 2 9373 1425
o: Sydney

Carl's experience, both in-house and in private practice, gives him a clear, client-centred focus. His broad CTP knowledge spans government and privately-funded schemes.
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