Connect with meMorgan has a wealth of experience in a broad range of insurance claims, acting for leading domestic and international insurers, underwriting agencies, self-insured organisations and government agencies. He specialises in complex large loss casualty claims.
As an experienced advocate, Morgan strives to negotiate the best possible outcomes for clients by adopting a pragmatic approach to claims, with an emphasis on early alternative dispute resolution. He is known for his collaborative and solutions-based approach to litigation.
- Acting on behalf of the NSW Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer in a successful appeal to the High Court of Australia on the effects of amending legislation to injured workers’ preserved entitlements.
- Acting on behalf of a leading domestic insurer in a successful appeal to the New South Wales Court of Appeal, which confirmed reductions for vicissitudes may be applied to future heads of damages in personal injury proceedings.
- Defending a class action brought in the Federal Court on behalf of multiple victims of a catastrophic fire that occurred during a motor sports competition in Alice Springs, NT.
- Successfully pursuing a subrogated recovery for a global freight carrier following a train derailment near Katherine, NT.
- Defending proceedings brought against a leading Sydney barrister, in which the principle of advocate’s immunity was in issue.
- Advising underwriters on dual insurance issues arising out of a suite of claims associated with the alleged use of banned substances by players in a professional sports team.
- Successfully defending a national accountancy firm in proceedings in which more than $100 million was claimed in damages, which arose out of alleged professional negligence and breach of a confidentiality agreement.
- Advising and negotiating resolution of a series of claims arising from the supply of defective cement supplied from an overseas manufacturer for use in commercial and residential construction.
- Providing complex coverage advice in relation payment of exemplary damages arising from a fatality of a worker in the United States.
- Negotiating settlement prior to litigation for a dispute arising from the collapse of excavation for a petrol station and resulting business interruption losses.
- Providing coverage advice on the application of a mould exclusion contained with a Stata product.
- Defending proceedings commenced against a Government agency seeking recovery of statutory compensation payments.
Areas of Expertise
- Professional Liability
- Government
- Personal Injury
- Property Damage
Industry Representation
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Public Sector and Education
- Retail and Labour Hire
- Professions and Business Services
Professional Affiliations
- Australian Insurance Law Association
- Australasian Professional Indemnity Group
- NSW Claims Discussion Group
- Committee Member of the LAWSKI Association
- Law Society of NSW