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Gilchrist Connell
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Chambers Review

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Insurance Defence - Australia

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Gilchrist Connell is an accomplished insurance firm assisting insurers with a broad range of contentious issues, including financial lines, professional indemnity, public liability, casualty and construction-related claims. The firm also operates on life insurance, subrogated recovery and policy coverage matters. Gilchrist Connell has a broad geographical spread with offices situated in every mainland state in Australia, complemented by recent new hires and augmented by membership of the international Harmonie Group of risk industry-focused law firms.

Notable practitioners

Managing principal Richard Wood is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

  • Gilchrist Connell defended a claim made by the NRL on its personal accident and professional sports policy, which provides cover to the top 30 remunerated players in each NRL team in the event of serious injury or death.

Strengths

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The partners at Gilchrist Connell were able to explain their coverage advice in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. The advice was always practical and outcome-focused.

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Gilchrist Connell are able to handle matters in a respectful way, noting sensitivities in relation to claims.

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The team at Gilchrist Connell are very thorough and detail-oriented.

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