Clyde & Co LLP is a market leader in defending directors and officers liability insurance matters and cyber risk claims. Lucinda Lyons leads the national practice with more than 25 years’ experience and a reputation as the go-to lawyer for complex casualty matters, public and products liability claims and complex personal injury matters. Fellow senior partner Dean Carrigan is a recognised figure in corporate insurance, as is Avryl Lattin. John Moran and Jacques Jacobs are both highly experienced coverage counsel in respect of complex claims under warranty, D&O, financial lines and indemnity insurance policies. Nicole Wearne represents Australian general and life insurers and London market underwriters, defending clients in major torts and regulatory investigations. Patrick Boardman is experienced in claims against ASX companies and their directors, financial companies and professionals, and also handles fraud and fidelity matters.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team’s insurance focus at this level of quality is unique in the market.'
- 'Dean Carrigan is rightly recognised as the leading elder statesman in the market, who has demonstrated an ability to give robust and pragmatic advice to the most demanding of clients.'
Key clients
- Australian Foundation for Disability (Afford)
- UnitingCare West & QBE European Operations
Work highlights
- Acting for UnitingCare West in defence of civil compensation proceedings arising out of allegations of historical sexual abuse.
- Acting as the Australian legal advisers to Blackstone Inc. on the Australian aspects of Blackstone Inc’s entry into a strategic partnership with Resolution Life.