Insurance payout for defective building works
Acted for property owners in relation to an insurance claim made by them under a contract works policy relating to defective building works and successfully negotiated (with supporting expert evidence) the maximum insurance payout available for the property owners, substantially higher than the sum initially offered by insurers.
Supreme Court win for business interruption losses
Representing several of Melbourne’s iconic heritage theatres in Supreme Court of Victoria proceedings against a major insurer seeking COVID-19 related business interruption losses in excess of $20million.
Acted for CEO & Founder of ASX Listed Company
Advised and acted for high profile Chief Executive Officer and Founder of ASX listed company concerning reputational and defamation matters concerning alleged breaches of health directions in respect of COVID-19.
Supreme Court challenge of aircraft declinature by insurers
Acted for policy holder (high value aircraft owner) in Supreme Court of Victoria proceedings issued in the Insurance List against three major co-insurers regarding total declinature of claim following total loss of aircraft. The proceeding resolved at mediation and involved a substantial payout by insurers which was a significant shift from insurers original positions.
Breach of employment contracts and Fair Work Act 2009 [Cth]
Acting in a multi-party proceedings shareholder/oppression dispute in the Federal Court of Australia on behalf of shareholders seeking damages of over $7 million, alleging breaches of employment contracts and relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 [Cth].
Public liability and professional indemnity
Undertook public liability and professional indemnity work on behalf of Victorian Council pursuant to the Civic Mutual Plus Members Insurance Scheme for a combined period of 20 years; London insurers in Australia including Novae Syndicates Limited and Pro Claim Management Solutions.