About David

Managing Partner

Insurance and Risk Specialist | Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law

David is the Managing Partner of our firm and a highly respected legal advisor with more than 40 years of experience across insurance, employment law, corporate and commercial law and personal injury. He works closely with individuals, business owners and their businesses to deliver strategic legal solutions and effective enforcement of rights.

David has a keen interest in psychological injury claims, workplace culture, and risk. He has driven the development of our specialist practice helping individuals and businesses navigate psychosocial hazards, abuse claims and psychological injury claims which result from excessive work demands, bullying, harassment, unsafe systems of work, or toxic workplace cultures.  He brings a deep understanding of the emotional and legal complexity these claims carry, offering clear, compassionate, and results-driven guidance to clients navigating these highly personal and often challenging disputes.

David advises on managing psychosocial hazards under work health and safety laws, and assists businesses implement practical frameworks to prevent and respond to workplace bullying, harassment, and mental health-related issues.

David is also a leader in the insurance space, with deep expertise in indemnity disputes, policy wordings, and complex claims involving liability, property, ISR, professional indemnity, construction insurance, cyber risks and legal expense insurance. He regularly advises on the interplay between  business contracts, risk allocation and insurance coverage helping business owners structure their operations to reduce risk, manage disputes, and plan for long-term growth and succession.

An Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law and a qualified mediator, David is known for his straightforward approach, strong commercial instincts, and ability to resolve matters efficiently and effectively. He is also a former District Court Arbitrator and a sought-after presenter on legal developments affecting insurers, employers, brokers, and claim managers.

David is a member of the Australian Insurance Law Association and adviser to the Underwriting Agencies Council. Whether acting for an individual facing psychological harm at work or a business navigating legal obligations and reputational risk, David brings empathy, clarity, and decades of experience to every matter he touches.