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Minter Ellison's insurance practice is one of the largest in Australia and truly national, with teams 'on the ground' in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Darwin, Perth and the Gold Coast. We are recognised leaders in insurance and have grown as the industry has grown.
We are the only top tier law firm in Australia to maintain a comprehensive 'front end' practice (policy wording/drafting and advice, corporate advisory, reinsurance, agency agreements, etc) and 'back end' claims practice (including professional indemnity, public liability, product liability, D&O, asbestos, medical malpractice, life, marine, aviation, self insureds, workers compensation, government and industrial special risks).
Our team has significant expertise in the defence of litigation (including class actions) involving complex insurance issues. We have an enviable track record advising clients in high profile disputes and have the ability to assemble national teams to defend actions where and when they arise.
We have developed strong professional links with peak industry bodies and consistently support associations, through attendance, presentations, sponsorship and involvement in working groups. Our involvement with these associations assists us effectively advise clients on the impact of changes to legislation and industry regulations.
Our commitment to the insurance industry is further demonstrated through our well recognised and regarded publications including;
- 'Insurance Contracts Act Handbook' provides an easy to use interpretation of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984, developed through detailed research and case law analysis.
- 'Tort Law Reform' reviews and compares legislative changes across jurisdictions and provides commentary on the ACCC's finding into monitoring costs and premiums in public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
- 'Protecting your position' is a state based guide to the legislation affecting the personal liability of directors and officers.
The practice was recognised as the 'Law Firm of the Year' at the Annual Australian and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards in August 2007 and 2008. Our practice and individuals are consistently ranked as leaders in insurance law in independent publications such as Chambers Global Guides and Asia Pacific Legal 500. Peter Coats, head of insurance and corporate risk, is noted in Chambers Global 2007 as "a cost-conscious practitioner who advocates quick and economical advice on matters" while Pamela Madafiglio, who brings almost three decades of experienced is noted as "highly regarded in the insurance world". Shane Evans was recently recognised as a leader in the healthcare and medical malpractice areas in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers International 2008.
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