Insurance Defence - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Sparke Helmore fields a commended insurer practice with a valued pan-Australian presence, active on a broad range of matters including D&O liability, professional indemnity, catastrophic and workers' compensation claims. The insurance legal team demonstrates further ability on claims relating to product and public liability. The firm is experienced in acting on major class actions as well as advising insurers on claims, policy interpretation and coverage issues. Sparke Helmore operates in emerging areas within the insurance industry such as cyber risk and is increasingly noted for its assured handling of London market-related mandates.
Strengths
"Sparke Helmore stands out by the quality of the people and the advice they give. They are responsive and strategic."
Work Highlights
Sparke Helmore advised Medical Defence Organisation, an insurer, on coverage and joinder issues including non-disclosure or misrepresentation and ss.48 and 54 of the Insurance Contracts Act related to a class action over low-cost breast augmentation surgery (BAS).
Notable Practitioners
John Coorey practises principally in the professional indemnity and D&O spheres, acting from the Sydney office for both Australian and London-based insurers.
Mark Doepel has handled contentious issues in the D&O, financial lines, professional indemnity and reinsurance spaces for nearly 30 years. He is particularly well-known for his expertise concerning clinical negligence and other medico-legal issues. "Mark is an excellent, commercially-astute lawyer."
