Robyn Sherwin
Special Counsel, Melbourne
I am an experienced personal injury litigation specialist who often acts for WorkSafe Victoria, and its authorised agents and employers, in relation to claims brought pursuant to Accident Compensation Act 1985 and the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.

I have extensive experience advising Victorian employers and WorkSafe Victoria in a range of negligence and breach of statutory duty matters. I am committed to delivering quality outcomes for WorkSafe Victoria which are consistent with its objectives.

Career highlights

  • Representing WorkSafe Victoria in defending serious injury applications, common law damages, and statutory benefits disputes.
  • I regularly instruct in the Magistrates', County and Supreme Court of Victoria and have also instructed in the Court of Appeal and High Court of Australia.
  • I regularly act and advise on complex litigation involving multi-party disputes and quantum issues.