Insurance Defence
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 5
Contact number
+61 2 9330 8000Chambers Review
The Norton Rose Fulbright offering is a go-to practice for insurer clients, offering a comprehensive service, seamlessly coordinated with that of related practice groups where appropriate, and excellent cross-border capabilities. The firm is active in the class action and regulatory investigation and commission spaces. The team demonstrates extensive expertise in technology, healthcare and life sciences-related insurance issues. The firm is also acknowledged for its strong non-contentious practice, advising on new products, M&A and licensing.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright acted for Swiss Re Australia Branch and the Insurance Council of Australia to prepare them to appear before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics Inquiry into the 2022 major flood claims.
- Norton Rose Fulbright acted for Europ Assistance Australia in its application to become a fully authorised general insurer in Australia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Norton Rose Fulbright has deep industry specific knowledge, as well as being at the forefront of the legal and regulatory landscape."
"The team was exceptionally efficient, well-educated and consistently direct in its approach. It navigated complex legal matters with remarkable skill and provided clear and concise guidance."
"Norton Rose Fulbright has deep industry specific knowledge, as well as being at the forefront of the legal and regulatory landscape."
"The team was exceptionally efficient, well-educated and consistently direct in its approach. It navigated complex legal matters with remarkable skill and provided clear and concise guidance."
Notable Practitioners
Ray Giblett commands a high level of market recognition as a veteran practitioner in this space, accumulating an enviable body of expertise in the process. Based in Sydney, he operates across the full contentious, regulatory and transactional spectrum.
"Ray's professionalism, responsiveness and depth of knowledge were instrumental in guiding us through complex legal matters. Ray consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of our business needs."
"I find Ray to be an excellent lawyer who is completely across the detail and is always there for us when we need him."