Alexandra specialises in Commonwealth and Queensland personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation, including claims under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002, Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 and Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
Alexandra assists self-insured licensees, government bodies and insurers across a variety of industries, providing strategic advice on management of pre-litigated and litigated matters. Alexandra has extensive experience engaging in Court and Tribunal proceedings as well as alternative dispute resolution.
Alexandra previously worked for the Treasury Solicitor in the United Kingdom, specialising in personal injury, workers’ compensation, medical negligence and coronial inquests for the Ministry of Defence. She was also appointed as the Deputy Solicitor to the Brook House Inquiry.
Expertise
Experience
- Various Clients Acted in merits review cases in the ART and on judicial review applications to the Federal Court of Australia and on appeals to the Federal Court of Australia.
- Various Clients Acted as strategic leader for a cohort of hearing loss claims against the Ministry of Defence.
- Ministry of Defence Managed a portfolio of historic abuse claims, conducting sensitive witness interviews and preparing litigation strategies for complex proceedings.
- Self-Insured Licensees Acted on behalf of both government and self-insured licensee clients under relevant legislation, including in relation to complex claims.