Anthony is a practical and efficient lawyer, making him a reliable advocate for all his clients’ successes.
Anthony is a Special Counsel in the firm’s Insurance team who meticulously navigates through the complexities of insurance law, predominately in Compulsory Third Party (CTP) matters.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Laws and Science from the University of Adelaide, and further sharpening his acumen with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Society of South Australia, Anthony was admitted as a Solicitor into practice in the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of South Australia in 2007.
His expertise spans various claim types including catastrophic injury, dependency, general and fraud claims, always with a focus on representing insurers with diligence and strategic insight, leading to his multiple recognitions in Doyle's Guide as a Leading Compulsory Third Party Insurance Lawyer (Defendant) in South Australia, as assessed by clients and peers.
Not limited to insurance, Anthony has notably conducted litigation and prosecution work for the Fair Work Ombudsman and is proficient in managing cases in both the Federal Magistrates Court and the South Australian Employment Tribunal.
A member of the Law Society of South Australia and CRASH Committee of South Australia, Anthony embodies a blend of experiential knowledge and steadfast dedication, consistently advocating for his clients with a practical and efficient approach to legal challenges.
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Client Solutions
Insurer
insurance
Client problem
Anthony's client faced with a claim with significant liability dispute on evidence.
outcome achieved
Anthony provided early advice to the insurer to maintain denial and propose a Trial on liability only if the claimant did not discontinue. The matter was prepared for and proceeded to Trial on liability only. The insurer was successful in defending the claim with judgment granted for the insurer as well as costs.
Insurer
insurance
Client problem
Anthony's client faced a claim with significant liability, quantum and indemnity issues involving multiple parties.
outcome achieved
Anthony secured the client an indemnity from another party before successfully negotiating an early commercial exit from litigation. The matter ultimately proceeded to Trial between the remaining parties, ensuring the client avoided incurring significant legal costs, delays and a probable unfavourable judicial decision that was also the subject of an Appeal.
Insurer
insurance
Client problem
Anthony's client was involved in a claim in which a minor was seriously injured and whose sole parent lacked capacity.
outcome achieved
Anthony successfully took steps to ensure that the Public Trustee was appointed the minor’s Litigation Guardian to enable the matter to be progressed. He defended multiple Supreme Court appeals by the minor’s father to overturn the District Court’s decision to appoint the Public Trustee as the minor’s Litigation Guardian.
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