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Barry Nilsson

Insurance

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Barry Nilsson

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About

Provided by Barry Nilsson

Barry Nilsson’s national Insurance & Health practice combines deep industry knowledge with local expertise and the highest standards of client service. Our team of more than 220 specialist lawyers has the depth of experience and agility to help our clients navigate the complex risk landscape and support their insureds.

With expertise across all lines of insurance, from policy drafting to claims management, we partner with insurers, brokers, self-insureds and re-insurers in Australia and overseas to tailor strategies that are designed to achieve the best outcomes for their business and their customers.

Our outstanding people and commitment to the industry has seen BN receive extensive recognition from our peers as Professional Services Firm of the Year in the ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards and a leading firm in Best Lawyers and Doyle's Guide, earned us a reputation as one of the top national Insurance & Health law teams in Australia.

In a fast-moving world with rapidly evolving client needs, we constantly strive to stay at the leading edge of industry knowledge. Through thought leadership, industry involvement and sponsorships, BN is a strong contributor to the insurance industry. As an industry partner, our objective is to enhance the professionalism and excellence of insurance, broker and risk management professionals, and contribute to their success. All of which has resulted in our significant and enduring relationships across the industry.

Industries (9)

  • Building, Construction and Engineering
  • Energy and Mining
  • Financial and Professional Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare and Allied Services
  • Life Sciences
  • Religion, Education and the Third Sector
  • Retail
  • Transport and Marine

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What the Team is Known For

Barry Nilsson is a domestic firm with a very strong focus on insurance, covering a wide spectrum of insurance law issues including claims management. The team handles professional indemnity, D&O, public and product liability and cyber insurance matters, among others, for major insurers, reinsurers and insurance brokers, several of whom are clients of over 25 years' standing. It is notably adept in the handling of health and safety-related insurance issues and acknowledged for the increasingly national character of its offering, with offices in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia adding to its traditional strength in Queensland.

Work Highlights

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  • Barry Nilsson acted for the Medical indemnity Protection Society and represented Dr Veerendra Giri Yaramati in a claim brought against him in the District Court of NSW.

Strengths

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  • Barry Nilsson's team approach matters with confidence and care.

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  • Barry Nilsson considered all facets of a matter such as commercial implications, broker relationships and legislation then provided tailored solutions.

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  • The team at Barry Nilsson are highly responsive, pragmatic and thorough.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Toby Barrie
    Band 3Toby Barrie

    Toby Barrie

    Toby Barrie is a prominent player on the Western Australian insurance scene. A specialist in professional indemnity issues, he has represented the insurers of directors of officers from a wide range of sectors, notably including the financial services and mining spheres.
    • Toby is brilliant at tailoring his service to the insurance firms he works with. His service is superb, he is very knowledgeable and there is no claim he cannot solve.

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    • Toby Barrie is our go-to Western Australia lawyer. He is excellent in that jurisdiction and has driven excellent customer outcomes on several matters.

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  • Band 4Rhett Kennedy
    Band 4Rhett Kennedy

    Rhett Kennedy

    Rhett Kennedy is based in Brisbane and is notably experienced in the handling of complex claims, particularly those originating in the construction, resources and professional service sectors, as well as those generated by catastrophic meteorological events.
    • Rhett Kennedy has a very strong profile in both work and industry involvement.

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    • Rhett Kennedy is top class and results-focused.

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Ranked Individuals at Barry Nilsson (2)

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Members

Provided by Barry Nilsson

  • Alison Hay

  • Andrew Hilditch

  • Bronwyn Ackland

  • Colby Treasure

  • Corrina Dowling

  • Dian Turner

  • Fiona Sennett

  • Helen Stavridis

  • Henry Silvester

  • Hubert Wajszel

  • Jacob Luca

  • Jason Hart

  • Jordan Farr

  • Julie Kinnear

  • Kate Hickey

  • Megan Daniel

  • Melanie Quixley

  • Nicholas Andrew

  • Nick Bell

  • Peter Ewin

  • Peter Murdoch

  • Robert Samut

  • Samantha Pillay

  • Sasha Jeffrey-Bailey

  • Scott Shelly

  • Simon Black

  • Stewart Boland

  • Thomas Byrne

  • Toby Biddle

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