Food and Agribusiness, Local Government, Resources and Renewables, State Government QLD, Insurance and Corporate Risk
He advises clients across various and diverse industries and has significant expertise in corporate risk management, contractual disputes, policy interpretation, and risk allocation.
With a strong focus on the resources, mining, infrastructure, engineering, civil construction, and government sectors, he has also acted for product manufacturers and insurers in complex environmental and product liability matters.
Steven has extensive experience handling complex matters, advising clients on their prospects of success and appearing at settlement conferences and mediations. His ability to devise strategic claims management strategies and effectively investigate claims ensures his clients receive favourable outcomes, minimise liability exposure and insurance policy implications.
Advising mine operators, mining contractors, and construction companies on complex contractual and insurance disputes relating to contractual indemnity and insurance clauses.
Acting on behalf of employers in managing and contesting workers’ compensation claims to WorkCover Queensland, the Workers’ Compensation Regulator, and the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
Acting in litigated and non-litigated personal injury matters involving substantial quantum, and complex indemnity and liability conflicts and defending matters to trial.
Advising on complex contractual arrangements including the effect and interaction of contractual indemnity and insurance clauses on risk allocation, contractual obligations, and liability exposure.
