Practices
Daniel is an experienced insurance lawyer with close to 20 years advising clients on insurance litigation. He specialises in catastrophic claims, indemnity issues, fraudulent and complex economic loss claims. He has particular expertise in compulsory third party claims, public liability claims, property damage recovery actions, and defending section 151Z recovery actions.
Daniel is well known for his pragmatic approach to claims, his advocacy and his technical knowledge. He advises large national insurers and self-insured corporates.
Daniel has acted for insurers in many leading decisions in the Court of Appeal and also regularly manages special projects for insurers. He is also a sought after speaker with respect to claims management issues.
Awards and recognition
Australasian Lawyer 2022
Recognised – 5-Star Personal Injury LawyersDoyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession 2020-2023
Leading Compulsory Third Party Insurance Lawyers – Defendant (New South Wales)Latest thinking
Insurance | 12 Apr 2024
Time’s up: when has a claimant failed to produce particulars
We examine a significant case for compulsory third-party insurers, where the NSW Personal Injury Commission (PIC) Review Panel revoked the Certificate of PIC Member Castagnet.