Emily Billiau

Principal  |  Compensation

Brisbane & Sydney

(07) 3014 6590

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Emily excels at her profession with her forward-thinking and resourceful nature.

Emily is a Principal of the firm's Compensation team. She has experience in all aspects of civil litigation with a particular interest in cycling related matters and medical negligence cases. As a result, she has a close association with Bicycle Queensland, regularly assisting their members by providing expert legal guidance when required. She is also passionate about helping women navigate the process of gaining compensation following a traumatic birth experience.

Emily goes to great lengths to understand her client's personal situation, with this approach seeing her deliver the best possible outcome for her clients.

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CAREER highlights

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Of Science, The University Of Queensland
  • Bachelor Of Laws, The University Of Queensland
  • Graduate Diploma Of Legal Practice, College Of Law
  • Solicitor Of The Supreme Court Of Queensland

Awards and recognition

  • Best Lawyers 2022 | Personal Injury Litigation
  • Doyles Guide 2021 | Recommended Queensland Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Lawyers (Plaintiff)
  • Best Lawyers 2021 | Personal Injury Litigation
  • Best Lawyers 2020 | Personal Injury Litigation

community involvement

  • Advisor, Australasian Birth Trauma Association
  • Advisor, Brain Injury Australia
  • Advisor, Queensland Homicide Victims Support Group

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Client Solutions

Private Client
Compensation
Client problem

Emily's client sustained significant injuries through no fault of their own. When legal action was taken, the defendant insurer refused to accept liability for their injuries.

outcome achieved

Emily successfully defended her client at the first instance in the District Court, where they received approximately $660,000 in damages. The decision was appealed by the defendant but was upheld with the client's legal costs awarded on an indemnity basis.

Private Client
Compensation
Client problem

The defendant insurer refused to fund the rehabilitation expenses that Emily's client sought.

outcome achieved

With Emily's assistance, the insurer ultimately conceded to the client's rehabilitation expenses' demand for immediate and upfront payment.

Private Client
Medical Negligence
Client problem

Despite Emily's client sustaining significant physical and psychological injuries from her birth, the compensation claim the client submitted was fervently defended by the hospital.

outcome achieved

Emily gathered a significant body of evidence to support the allegation that the hospital breached its duty of claim to the client, causing physical and psychological injury. Judgement was ultimately awarded in favour of Emily's client.

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Brisbane & Sydney

(07) 3014 6590