Lawson Smith - Insurance lawyers and litigators

Lawson Smith manages the fine balance between a professional’s reputation and the rights and obligations of an insurer providing cover to a professional.

We vigorously defend actions, take a proactive role to assist the insured to understand the litigation process and likely outcome, and deliver expert policy advice to the insurer to navigate often complex issues relating to coverage.

We have successfully managed and resolved a vast number of professional indemnity claims involving:

• Engineers
• Accountants
• Architects
• Constructions managers
• Financial advisors
• Executive recruitment
• Lawyers
• Pharmacists
• Valuers
• Veterinary surgeons
• Council officers

Lawson Smith’s expertise extends to issues of standards of professional conduct, professional discipline, and representation at tribunals and registration hearings.