Nicholas’ practices has focused upon property damage and personal injury public liability disputes, design and construction, and professional risks.
He is a litigation specialist with a proven track record conducting complex recovery and defence litigation across various Australian jurisdictions for and on behalf of domestic and international insurers, Australian government agencies and private individuals.
He has substantial experience across most insurance product lines with a particular focus on public liability, property specific insurance (Industrial Special Risks and Contract Works) and professional liability insurance.
Nicholas has extensive experience acting as defence counsel in complex multi-party insurance disputes ranging from claims for property and material damage, personal injury and product liability disputes, as well as contractual indemnity and insurance coverage disputes and claims under the Australian Consumer legislation. He also has extensive experience acting as defence counsel in complex construction and engineering-related disputes.
Nicholas is a specialist in conducting and prosecuting complex recovery litigation for insurers and government agencies, including recovery claims for material damage, business interruption and other losses and claims in contract. He also pursues direct recovery claims against insurers under the Civil Liability(Third Party Claims Against Insurers) Act 2017, and dual insurance contribution claims between insurers.
Nicholas regularly advises on insurance coverage, including Policy construction and interpretation, in relation to indemnity claims for public liability (property and injury liability), complex construction and engineering disputes, as well as professional negligence claims.
