Clayton Utz stands out for its ‘exceptional knowledge of the industry and subject matter’ and its capabilities in corporate insurance advisory work and policy coverage disputes. Focusing on corporate policyholders, David Gerber advises on the insurance aspects of M&A, IPO placements and coverage issues. Fred Hawke has extensive experience in property, liability, marine insurance, and reinsurance law; captive insurer arrangements, Bankers Blanket Bond and crime and financial liability insurance are also his areas of instruction. Litigators Lucy Terracall and Mark Waller are also highly acclaimed.
Testimonials
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‘The exceptional knowledge of the subject matter and their industry knowledge sets them apart.’
‘Mark Waller is exceptional in his field.’
Key clients
- Singtel Optus Pty Limited
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Work highlights
- Advised Singtel Optus Pty Limited relating to the sale of 100% of the shares of Optus Insurance Services Pty Limited to global tech protection and support company, Likewize Corp, for initial cash consideration of A$200m, and the entry into a long-term partnership agreement with Likewize.
- Acting for Brisbane Airport Corporation in suing Airservices Australia and AIG Australia Limited in the Supreme Court of Queensland to recoup costs related to PFAS contamination at the airport.