Carter Newell Lawyers is pleased to announce the recent appointment of two senior lawyers to its Melbourne Insurance team. Rosalind Gilsenan, Special Counsel and Alison Elmes, Special Counsel have joined the firm.
Rosalind Gilsenan has over 20 years’ experience in insurance law with a specialised focus on the defence of personal injury, property damage (including expertise in defence of Water Act 1989 (Vic) claims in VCAT), product liability, historical educational and institutional claims and medical negligence claims. Her expertise also extends to indemnity and insurance policy interpretation. Rosalind brings a high level of technical expertise, negotiation and communication skills in the management of often sensitive and high-profile claims. She has acted as an accredited mediator in injury claims and business disputes.
Alison Elmes brings a wealth of experience to the team. She provides the highest quality advice to a broad range of Australian and global insurer clients. Alison’s extensive experience includes professional indemnity, public liability, catastrophic injury claims, coronial inquiries, historical educational and institutional claims, medical negligence, allied health, directors’ and officers’ and coverage disputes. Alison has also recently been appointed as a sessional member of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Carter Newell’s Melbourne Partner, Ben Hall said, “Rosalind and Alison bring terrific experience and depth of knowledge to the Melbourne office and strengthen our insurance capability across general liability and financial lines.”
Ben continues, “In addition to their considerable private practice experience, both Rosalind and Alison have extensive experience gained from other industry roles: Alison as in-house counsel and a senior claims manager for a large insurer team, and Rosalind as a mediator. I am thrilled that they have joined us.”
“The strength and depth of our insurance expertise across our three Eastern seaboard offices highlights the firm’s growth in this speciality area and our commitment to providing our clients with the highest level of service across all areas of the insurance industry. We are absolutely delighted to welcome such high quality lawyers to our Melbourne team. These appointments will ensure our Melbourne office continues to grow and prosper”, said Paul Hopkins, Managing Partner.
In addition, Carter Newell has also welcomed to the Melbourne office Sam Marinic, Solicitor and Madeleine Moore, Solicitor.
Carter Newell Lawyers is an award-winning specialist law firm. With offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, the firm’s insurance practice acts for major insurance companies, Lloyd’s syndicates, underwriting agencies, captive insurers, affinity groups, self-insureds and insurance brokers throughout Australia and internationally including London and Singapore.
