Sparke Helmore Lawyers has seen an uptick in instructions in marine insurance and construction-related claims. Malcolm Cameron is an experienced professional negligence litigation and class action counsel, while fellow litigator Belinda Michalk and medical negligence specialist Matthew Seisun are also highly recommended. Gillian Davidson is involved in large-scale multi-party claims, while Jehan Mata is ‘extremely talented’ in professional indemnity, occupiers’ liability and public liability claims.
Testimonials
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‘The people at Sparke Helmore are it's key strength and their openness to collaboration and collegiate working is what separates them from their competitors. They are straight talking, agile, informed and innovative in their approach.’
‘Gillian Davidson is a pleasure to work with. She makes quick, informed decisions and offers exceptional advice and leadership. Jehan Mata is extremely talented and definitely a rising star.’
Key clients
- Walter Gilmore / Suncorp
- Australian Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd (APAM)
Work highlights
- Acted for Australian Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd APAM in Supreme Court proceedings, which challenged the basis of a Landside Driver Authority scheme imposed on hire car drivers.
- Advising Seqwater’s primary layer insurers for over a decade in relation to the 2011 Queensland Floods, including handing a Commission of Inquiry, a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation, property damage claims, insurance disputes and a class action.