Chris Sargent

Consultant

About 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.

Expertise

State Compensation

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.