Insurance Defence

Meridian Lawyers is renowned for public liability matters, with particular expertise in casualty, healthcare and product liability. The team is also noted for its experience handling claims within the construction and environmental sectors. Additionally, Meridian Lawyers has increasing proficiency in life insurance matters. The firm acts for both national and international insurers, including London market insurers. Its key clients include IAG and Guild Insurance.

"They are a very capable firm. Very skilful and knowledgeable partners and very capable solicitors (including associates and senior associates)."

"They are very knowledgeable in their field. There doesn't seem to have been an issue they can't handle."

Meridian Lawyers acted for AIG USA and AIG Australia in relation to a pollution case brought by Qantas against Jones Lang LaSalle in the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

Robert Crittenden in Sydney acts for a broad range of insurance industry players, including overseas underwriters, focusing primarily on professional indemnity and product liability matters and offering notable experience in the handling of class actions. "Robert is prompt in answering enquiries. He is very knowledgeable and always able to help, and comes to the best resolution for all involved." "A really good operator who is known through the industry."