Marianna is an experienced general insurance litigator with expertise in defending personal injury claims and litigation for insureds from across industries. She advises a number of government bodies and insurer clients on a broad range of personal injury maters.
Marianna has acted on behalf of various insurers, business owners, host employers, schools, hospitals, residential homeowners, building/construction companies, cleaning/security/marketing sub-contractors, owners of commercial premises, and local councils. Marianna also has significant experience in occupiers’ liability, workers’ compensation claims and associated statutory recovery actions.
She is particularly experienced in appearing at settlement conferences, mediations and court for her clients. Her key strength is advocacy and negotiation and focus on resolution of claims cost effectively.
- Advising and defending claims for Australia’s leading major insurers, Lloyd’s of London syndicates, and Government clients.
- Acting for landlords, tenants and managing agents in relation to claims arising from injuries sustained at commercial, retail and residential premises.
- Acting for various government departments (including housing and education) in relation to public liability/personal injury claims involving various alleged causes including slips/trips and abuse.
- Defending owners, cleaning companies and other contractors against public liability claims for injuries sustained at retail shops and shopping centres.
- Defending security companies and licensed occupiers against allegations of assault causing personal injuries.
- Defending sporting venues and clubs against public liability claims brought by spectators and other entrants.
- Defending claims by workers and pedestrians against developers, owners, builders and contractors resulting from injuries arising from construction sites.
- Defending hospitals against claims for psychiatric injury.
Memberships
- Victorian Women Lawyers
Awards and recognition
Best Lawyers in Australia
Insurance Law (‘Ones to Watch’) | 2025, 2026, 2027