Melanie Shanahan
Senior AssociateAbout Melanie
Melanie is an insurance litigator with experience spanning various fields of insurance law, including public liability, product liability and professional indemnity claims. Melanie also works in the not-for-profit sector, assisting charitable and religious organisations responding to child abuse claims.
What she does
Melanie advises clients from a range of sectors, including schools, churches, hospitals, health and allied health professionals, construction companies, hospitality groups, sports associations, small businesses and state government agencies.
Who she works with
Melanie works with Australian and international insurers, underwriters, hospitals, health practitioners, allied health professionals, religious and educational insurers and brokers.
Qualifications
Melanie holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Bond University, Gold Coast.
Life before Sparkes
Melanie began her legal career in Brisbane and relocated to Sydney in 2016. Before joining Sparke Helmore in 2020, Melanie worked at a national insurance law firm working on liability and professional indemnity claims.
Life outside of Sparkes
Born and raised in Byron Bay, Melanie loves being outdoors and keeping active. Melanie plays in the Women’s Eastern Suburbs Football Premier League and spends most of her spare time kicking a ball or at the beach. When she isn’t playing sport, you can find her socialising at one of her local pubs in Surry Hills.