Wendy is recognised as a leader in her field. Since being listed as the only Australian corporate risk and insurance lawyer in Lawyer Monthly’s 100 leading lawyers in the Asia Pacific in 2011, Wendy and her team have been acknowledged annually for their skill and dedication. Wendy’s team has been ranked as one of Australia’s leading insurance lawyers in Chambers Asia Pacific and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific; Wendy has been described as “very responsive and accessible”, “outstanding”, “proactive”’ and “down to earth”. Wendy has been voted by her professional peers as one of Australia’s Best Lawyers in Medical Negligence annually since 2014, one of Australia’s Best Lawyers in Litigation annually since 2016 and one of Australia’s Best Lawyers in Insurance annually since 2016. Wendy was acknowledged as being recommended for professional indemnity in the Doyles 2016 Guide.
Wendy’s leadership integrity is demonstrated through her appointment as a legal member of the University of Sydney Human Research and Ethics Committee, an appointment she has held for in excess of 8 years, and as a former member of the Law Society of New South Wales Ethics Committee for 5 years.
Wendy and her team have significant experience with both high profile and highly sensitive cases, including cases that carry high reputational risk and historical sexual abuse cases. She has acted in national and international claims, including claims made in the USA and Singapore. In particular, Wendy’s sphere of expertise involves liability claims, including negligence, the health and allied health professions and the education sectors.
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