Sam was called to the bar in 2018. Sam has experience in practice areas such as: building and construction, commercial litigation, family law, insurance, public liability and CTP.
Sam was admitted to practice as a solicitor in 2012 working in private practice. He acted for insurers and self-insurers with a focus on defending public liability claims. Sam has prior experience with administrative law, consumer law, the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth) (‘SRC Act’), motor vehicle property damage, professional indemnity, insurance and general litigation.
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Areas of Practice |
Building and construction
Commercial
Equity
Family law
Federal workers compensation (SRC Act)
Insurance
Intentional torts
Personal injury/public liability
Professional negligence
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Academic qualifications |
2017
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Master of Laws |
University of Melbourne |
2012
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Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice |
Australian National University |
2011
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Bachelor of Laws (Honours Class II) |
University of Adelaide |
2010
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Bachelor of Arts (French) |
University of Adelaide |
2010
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Bachelor of International Studies |
University of Adelaide |
Professional Experience |
2018 – |
Barrister – Edmund Barton Chambers
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2014 – 2018 |
Solicitor/Associate – HBA Legal
Sam acted for insurers and self-insurers in proceedings against occupiers, cleaners and host employers. His work included drafting pleadings and requests for particulars, providing legal and strategic advice, case management, appearing at interlocutory applications, instructing counsel and negotiating resolution to proceedings.
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2012 – 2014 |
Solicitor – Vardanega Roberts Solicitors
Sam commenced his career as a graduate solicitor working on public liability and catastrophic personal injury claims for major Australian insurers. In this role he appeared at directions hearings, reviewed evidentiary material, advised clients and instructed counsel. He also had exposure to work in matters involving insurance fraud, multi-party public liability proceedings and motor vehicle property claims.
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