Michael Jones SC

Michael Jones SC

Sydney, AU recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
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14 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Law Insurance Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Sydney.

Biography

Michael is generally recognised as a leading insurance silk taking briefs to advise and appear in all Australian jurisdictions. He has broad experience of all major classes of insurance and reinsurance, with particular expertise in financial lines, general liability, property and business interruption claims. His advisory practice includes advising many leading brokers and insurers that service Australian markets. He is known for his depth of understanding of major classes of insurance and his short response times. He regularly appears in superior courts throughout Australia, in contested indemnity disputes and subrogated claims, as well as general commercial litigation.

Michael is a past adjunct lecturer in insurance law at the University of New South Wales and presents papers to law firms and a number of professional associations related to the insurance industry.

7 Wentworth Selborne

14 Best Lawyers awards

7 Wentworth Selborne logo

Overview

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Commercial Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Insurance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Commercial Law, Sydney, Australia (2026)
  • Insurance Law, Sydney, Australia (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Law
  • Insurance Law

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