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Chris Sargent
Consultant
Chris Sargent
ConsultantAbout Chris
Chris is an experienced insurance litigator who understands the employment law principles that are critical to finding solutions to the workforce issues that registered employers and self-insured companies face.
What he does
Chris provides practical advice on how claims managers can deal with complex factual claims, and assesses comparative risks in order to reach the early resolution of claims.
He regularly represents clients at various Tribunals and Commissions including acting as counsel at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Who he works with
Chris advises both registered employers and self insurers.
Work done recently
What his clients say
Listed: Leading Workers Compensation Lawyer (Defendant) SA - Doyle's Guide 2017
Qualifications
Chris holds a Bachelor of Laws. He is a member of the Law Society of South Australia, a qualified LEADR mediator, and an accredited workplace trainer.
Life before Sparkes
Before joining Sparke Helmore, Chris held a number of statutory legal positions including the role of Deputy Registrar of the District Court.