Abe Ghaleb

Principal  |  Commonwealth Compensation

Sydney

(02) 8262 2723

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Abe applies a diligent and thorough method to his work and is determined to achieve the greatest possible outcome for all his clients.

Abe is a Principal within the firm's Insurance team, having practised in insurance law and litigation since 2012. Throughout this time, he has developed a specialised focus on the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act, with experience acting on behalf of Applicants and Respondents.

Abe advises the Commonwealth Government and licensees within the scheme on issues relating to statutory benefits, employee damages, recovery actions, rehabilitation. He regularly appears before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Court.

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CAREER highlights

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Of Communication Studies, University Of Western Sydney
  • Bachelor Of Laws, University Of Western Sydney

community involvement

  • Member, New South Wales Law Society

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Client solutions

Large Client
insurance
Client problem

The client faced economic difficulties due to COVID-19.

outcome achieved

Abe provided advice regarding restructuring of workforce entitlements and the implementation of such entitlements following the effects of COVID-19.

Large Insurance Client
insurance
Client problem

Complex matter with high value.

outcome achieved

Abe appeared as a solicitor-advocate to successfully argue for the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to utilise its power of dismissal.

Large Insurance Client
insurance
Client problem

Faced a challenging matter involving alleged historic abuse and the interaction of repealed, transitional, and current commonwealth and state legislation.

outcome achieved

Provision of advice and developed alternative resolution methods that safeguarded the client's interest while providing benefit to the claimant. 

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Abe Ghaleb's INSIGHTS

The SRC Report: Ellison V Comcare – Examining the Jurisdiction of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for Claims Managers
The SRC Report: What Is the Scope of Employment for Disease Claims?
The SRC Report: Slip and Fall Not All in a Day’s Work – Telstra Protected as Full Federal Court Upholds Decision Against Employee

Administrative Law and Governance, Commonwealth Compensation

The SRC Report: How an Early Intervention Policy Can Be the Key to Employee Recovery
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Sydney

(02) 8262 2723