Connect with meAlana specialises in defending general liability claims, including catastrophic personal injury claims, abuse claims, property damage claims, and complex, multi-party disputes. She has extensive experience advising national and international insurers, underwriters and government agencies.
Alana is skilled at tailoring pragmatic and cost-effective defence and resolution strategies to meet the individual needs of each claim. She achieves these outcomes with an eye for detail and outstanding analytical skills.
- Acting for principal contractors in catastrophic personal injury claims arising out of incidents on construction sites.
- Acting on behalf of an airline in claims commenced by children of passengers on an aeroplane that disappeared mid-flight.
- Acting for institutions and government agencies in the investigations and resolution of historical child sexual abuse claims.
- Acting in defence of security contractors in public liability claims arising out of assaults on licensed premises.
- Acting on behalf of security contractors in three sets of compensation to relatives claims arising out of the death of a family member, all of which were resolved in early mediation.
- Acting in complex, multi-party claims for property damage and defects brought against insureds working in the building and construction industry regarding excavation, shoring and pilling, waterproofing and building services performed.
Areas of Expertise
- Personal Injury
- Property Damage
Industry Representation
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Industrial and Commercial Property
- Public Sector and Education
- Retail and Labour Hire
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of New South Wales
- NSW Young Lawyers – Animal Law Subcommittee
- Young Insurance Professionals