Liam is an accomplished litigator and advocate, with an exceptional track record in obtaining successful outcomes for his insurer clients.

Liam specialises in coverage disputes and subrogated property recoveries, including in mass tort bushfire litigation. Liam acts across a broad spectrum of subrogated recoveries, including tortious claims in negligence, nuisance, and deceit, as well as contractual claims and claims made under statute including the Australian Consumer Law, the Building Act 1993 (Vic) and the Water Act 1989 (Vic). Liam practices across several jurisdictions, and has experience in the High Court of Australia, the Federal Court and the Supreme Courts of Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales, as well as lower courts throughout the country.

Liam is trusted and respected by his clients for his ability to absorb complex technical evidence and voluminous documentation in a highly efficient manner. His strategic decision-making and ability to focus on ‘signal’ rather than ‘noise’ is fundamental in ensuring disputes are managed in an efficient and focused manner. It is this aptitude that has enabled Liam to develop a practice with a specific focus on mass tort, large loss and complex litigation.

As a first-party insurance expert, Liam has a deep understanding of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) and indemnity principles. This specialised knowledge, combined with his tactical nous has seen Liam develop a reputation within the insurance industry as an insurance fraud and policy coverage expert. Liam assists insurers with their IDR and EDR processes, as well as litigated disputes, and advises clients across a wide-range of policies including Industrial Special Risks, contract works, business, strata, farm, home and contents, motor and public liability insurance.

Experience

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