Principal Consultant Vertical Tabs OverviewOverview: Michael is a commercial and insurance lawyer with over 20 years’ in practice. He provides his clients with a “whole of business” perspective, bringing together aspects of law as diverse as international trade, insurance, contract negotiation, corporate governance and consumer regulation. Michael’s practice has an international focus. Many of his clients are either Australian businesses that operate around the world, or foreign businesses trading in Australia. Michael’s aim is to add value to his clients’ business, whether that means assisting them create the legal structures and agreements that will enable them to execute their business strategies or helping them to resolve their dispute with another business. Each matter is unique and require an individual approach to provide the best outcome that can be achieved for the client. Areas of Expertise: Transactional Commercial contracts of all types establishment of new businesses in Australia Advising on contracts for clients trading internationally Corporate structures and governance Insurance Advisory Insurance claims management, including public liability, professional indemnity, employment practices, aviation and marine Insurance advisory Dispute resolution / international arbitration Large and complex litigation in all courts, including strata titles, building and construction, and Corporations Act International arbitration, including enforcement of international awards Key AchievementsKey Achievements: Defending a prominent educational institution against a commercial and injuries claim exceeding $100 million. This action is believed to be the largest personal injuries claim in Australian legal history. The net result was a large judgment for costs in favour of my client. Advising on a number of international arbitrations, including conducting the first enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in Australia under the 2010 changes to the International Arbitration Act. Career HistoryCareer History: 2004 – 2015 Curwoods Lawyers – Special Counsel (final position) 1987 – 2004 Previous positions with Levingstons, Pigott Stinson, and P. W. Smyth King Contact person by email