Colin Biggers & Paisley in known for its work defending high-profile class actions, notably as counsel to RCR Tomlinson against three shareholder class actions commenced in the NSW Supreme Court in relation to the $1bn collapse of RCR. Greg Skehan is highly skilled in construction-related insurance advice, professional indemnity claims and reinsurance issues. For cyber insurance and instructions in the financial sector, Keith Bethlehem is the key partner, while Patrick Monahan is a leading lawyer in the solicitors’ negligence work. Practice co-heads Cathryn Prowse and Gavin Creighton are also of note.
Testimonials
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- 'Thorough analysis of the issue and objective recommendation (which includes technical and commercial considerations).'
- 'Keith Bethlehem has a deep understanding of his practice and an infallible ability to understand the issue. His ability to provide the client with a full understanding of the issue puts the client in the best position to make a decision.'
Key clients
- Liberty Specialty Markets
- Zurich Australian Insurance Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for London market D&O insurers in their exposure to claims surrounding the collapse of Quintis, Australia's largest agri-business managed investment scheme.
- Acting for a wide range of insured construction entities and their insurers in claims arising from the installation of non-compliant cladding on buildings across Australia.