Hall & Wilcox appoints new partner

Hall & Wilcox has appointed a new partner, Bridget Wall, effective 1 January 2023.

Bridget is an experienced insurance litigator based in Brisbane, specialising in financial lines and professional indemnity products.

Bridget’s area of expertise has been the defence of professional negligence claims against solicitors, accountants, insurance brokers, financial planners, construction professionals and allied health professionals. She also regularly acts for insurers on policy interpretation and indemnity disputes.

Managing Partner Tony Macvean congratulated Bridget on her appointment.

‘Bridget has strong client relationships and will play a key role in the expansion of our professional indemnity insurance practice both nationally and in Queensland. She is technically excellent and actively lives our firm values,’ he said.

Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent law firm. We have more than 950 people, including approximately 120 partners, working across eight offices. We build partnerships with and service corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia.