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 personal injury claims, which often involve an intertwined recovery component.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Areas of Expertise
- Government
- Personal Injury
- Professional Liability
- 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
- Law Society of NSW