Stuart concentrates on Commonwealth statutory classes of insurance and administrative law. He is one of the firm's most experienced practitioners in these areas and has advised Commonwealth agencies on a range of issues regarding their statutory functions. He has represented clients in proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Court at the Commonwealth level, as well as in various local and state courts. Stuart is currently seconded part-time to a Commonwealth Government department to provide advice on statutory interpretation and related administrative law issues.
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John brings a fresh perspective and energy to the Board with a view to enhancing Sparke Helmore's growth strategy and maximising opportunities for the firm in a rapidly evolving legal services market.
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Jehan is an experienced insurance litigator with a strong background in professional indemnity, professional negligence, casualty line and health law claims. She is passionate about health law, medical and professional ethics, legislative and contractual interpretation and works with insurers and corporations on a wide range of general liability claims. Jehan also provides coverage advice to insurers and pursues recovery actions for first party property losses. She is known for her clear and succinct advice, strong negotiation skills and highly strategic and proactive approach to dispute resolution.
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Kelly joined Sparke Helmore in 2024 bringing eight years’ experience as a government lawyer specialising in privacy and secrecy law.  Her expertise lies in working on complex digital projects supporting her clients to deliver solutions which place privacy at the centre.
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Scott McDonald has more than 30 years' commercial litigation experience. He works on complex commercial disputes, competition law litigation, alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy and insolvency. He also practises in the emerging field of international commercial arbitration with a particular focus on cross-border trade disputes.
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Nell is a senior commercial litigator, with over 15 years’ experience in dispute resolution. She has a particular focus on contentious personal and corporate insolvency matters, as well as director and shareholder disputes, and debt recovery litigation.
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Julian, who is named on the Best Lawyers in Australia list, has more than 26 years' experience in insurance law and expertise in casualty, liability, construction risk and products liability. Julian is also recommended as a Leading Professional Indemnity Lawyer in NSW in the 2017 Doyle's Guide.
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Patrick is a highly experienced insurance lawyer and litigator who helps insurers, underwriters and insureds to resolve claims across a broad range of products. His clients rate his combination of construction, engineering and financial services knowledge, practical legal solutions and commercial acumen. For the last three years Patrick has been included in the Australian Financial Review's Best Lawyers list in the Insurance category.
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Alan specialises in NSW planning, environment and mining law and has extensive litigation experience, particularly in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
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Emily is a highly regarded insurance litigator with 20 years of experience in general liability claims (personal injury, property damage and product liability). Emily is recognised for her pragmatic, proactive, commercial and technical approach to claims management and client solutions.
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Daria is an employment and work health and safety (WHS) lawyer. In her seven years of practice, she has achieved significant outcomes for clients in state and federal jurisdictions including defending unfair dismissals, assisting clients facing safety prosecutions and settling discrimination claims negating the need for trial.
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Yvette is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law with more than 17 years' experience in the insurance industry. She has practised predominantly in defending statutory classes, common law and general insurance claims since 1996. She also regularly advises on liability issues.
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Elisa is an insurance law practitioner and litigator, with experience across several lines of insurance, including workers' compensation, general and product liability, and property.
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Larissa is an experienced insurance litigator with international experience. She assists insurers to resolve CTP and major claims, often involving fraud issues, complex liability and multiple parties. Larissa has run matters through the District and Supreme Courts and the Court of Appeal, as well as having substantial experience resolving claims at mediation.
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Wendy is a senior commercial and corporate lawyer with a focus on procurement, corporate advisory and information technology. She is well-known for her commercial acumen, having gained experience through in-house and private practice.
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Belinda has extensive litigation experience and advises defendants and respondents on general liability matters that range from nuisance claims and intentional tort claims to general negligence claims.
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Kristina is the National Service Line Leader for the Commonwealth Statutory Classes team. She is one of the most experienced lawyers in this jurisdiction and is a member of the Law Council of Australia's Commonwealth Compensation and Employment Law Committee.
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Natalia specialises advising in administrative law and Commonwealth compensation. She regularly appears as solicitor advocate in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Federal Circuit Court and Federal Court in merits review and judicial review proceedings. Natalia has significant experience and a keen interest in administrative and public law, and has developed a detailed understanding of the Commonwealth legal framework.
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