Bolstered by the firms’ litigation and regulatory expertise, the insurance team at DLA Piper regularly handles insurance related criminal prosecutions, transactions, and acquisitions. Samantha O’Brien and James Morse jointly lead the team from Brisbane and Sydney, respectively, advising on life insurance portfolios and sales and purchase agreements. Tricia Hobson is another name to note, while Sophie Devitt assists with discretionary risk arrangements.
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Testimonials
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‘The insurance team at DLA is responsive, and their advice is reliable. Partners are accessible to discuss matters and keep their evolving teams abreast of our specific requirements for effective claims management. This leads to expected outcomes without surprises.’
‘The stand-out difference is the dependable advice that is provided. Partners are always available to discuss matters that may be contentious. I value their innate ability to tailor information and advice to individuals needs. ’
‘Experts in their field, easy to deal with. Particularly James Morse.’
‘The team at DLA Piper are experts in their field. They're proactive, creative and commercial in their approach to claims.’
Key clients
- Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company Limited
- Allianz Australia
- Allianz Worldwide Partners
- AON Australia
- ARAG
- AXA XL
- Berkley Insurance Australia
- Berkshire Hathaway
- FM Global
- Hannover Life Re of Australasia Ltd (HLRA)
Lawyers
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Practice head
Samantha O'Brien; James Morse
Other key lawyers
Tricia Hobson; Sophie Devitt