Martin works in our Insurance team, specialising in insurance litigation and defending compulsory third party (CTP) claims. He has appeared in the NSW District Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the Personal Injury Commission
Clients value Martin for his technical knowledge, clear communication, responsiveness and his commercial approach to defending insurance claims.
Martin also contributes to pro bono work, providing legal advice on motor vehicle accident insurance matters and preparing applications on behalf of refugees. He brings in-house experience from working within an insurer's CTP team, giving him a strong understanding of the outcomes insurers are seeking. He has also practised across general insurance, workers compensation, defamation, family law and criminal law.
- Providing advice on a wide range of both liability and quantum issues in compulsory third party insurance.
- Achieving verdicts for the defendant in personal injury matters where both liability and causation of injuries was disputed.
- Conducting settlement conferences and instructing Counsel at hearings, mediations and arbitrations.
- Specialising in defending complex liability claims as well as major and catastrophic injury claims.
- Regularly conducts continuing professional development sessions for Hall & Wilcox’s compulsory third party insurance team.
- Acting in relation to personal injury claims outside the jurisdiction of NSW, including other states and territories within Australia.
Awards and Recognition
Best Lawyers in Australia
Insurance Law ('Ones to Watch') | 2024
Insurance Law and Litigation ('Ones to Watch') | 2023