Melanie Shanahan

Melanie Shanahan


Sparke Helmore Lawyers

Recognized since 2023

Sydney, Australia

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Litigation

Personal Injury Litigation

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Melanie is an insurance litigator with experience spanning various fields of insurance law, including public liability, product liability and professional indemnity claims. Melanie also works in the not-for-profit sector, assisting charitable and religious organisations responding to child abuse claims.

What she does

Melanie advises clients from a range of sectors, including schools, churches, hospitals, health and allied health professionals, construction companies, hospitality groups, sports associations, small businesses and state government agencies.

Who she works with

Melanie works with Australian and international insurers, underwriters, hospitals, health practitioners, allied health professionals, religious and educational insurers and brokers.

Qualifications

Melanie holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Bond University, Gold Coast.

Life before Sparkes

Melanie began her legal career in Brisbane and relocated to Sydney in 2016. Before joining Sparke Helmore in 2020, Melanie worked at a national insurance law firm working on liability and professional indemnity claims.

Life outside of Sparkes

Born and raised in Byron Bay, Melanie loves being outdoors and keeping active. Melanie plays in the Women’s Eastern Suburbs Football Premier League and spends most of her spare time kicking a ball or at the beach. When she isn’t playing sport, you can find her socialising at one of her local pubs in Surry Hills.

Location
  • Level 29, MLC Centre
    25 Martin Place
    PO Box Q1164
    QVB Market Street Post Office
    Sydney NSW 1230
    Australia

Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Sydney, Australia

59 The Best Lawyers in Australia awards

21 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia awards

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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia 2024 for work in:
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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