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HBA Legal launches inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
July 18, 2022
Following formal endorsement from Reconciliation Australia, HBA Legal has published its inaugural Reflect RAP. In doing so, we are proud to join the 1100+ corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations across Australia that have made a formal commitment to reconciliation with First Nations Australians through the well-established RAP program. Our RAP has been driven by a […]
HBA Legal home to ‘Best Lawyers’
April 22, 2022
Six HBA Legal lawyers have been named in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The Best Lawyers in Australia list is now in its 15th year. Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are then voted on by […]
Employment & IR launch for Crawford’s Australian law firm
February 2, 2022
Media Release 1 February 2022 MELBOURNE: HBA Legal, part of Crawford & Company®, the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions, has again expanded its offering with the launch of an employment law and industrial relations practice. The national firm has welcomed two Partners, Michelle Dawson […]
HBA again among Australia’s best insurance law firms
November 11, 2021
HBA Legal has been named one of Australia’s best insurance law firms in the 2021 Doyle’s Guide rankings – this year on both the east and west coasts of Australia. The rankings are highly regarded within the legal industry in that they are peer nominated and peer and client voted. Additionally, one can only nominate […]
Crawford’s Australian law firm appoints more top talent
August 17, 2021
Media Release BRISBANE: HBA Legal, part of Crawford & Company®, the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions, is continuing to strengthen its Queensland workers’ compensation, insurance litigation and public liability expertise, appointing highly regarded solicitor Robert Parcell as Special Counsel. With 30 years’ experience, Parcell is the […]
HBA’s Andrew Lu named on Queen’s Birthday Honours List
June 14, 2021
Congratulations to HBA’s own Dr Andrew Lu for being named on the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List for “significant service to the visual and performing arts, to the law and to legal education”. Dr Lu has been appointed a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. He is the only Western […]
HBA Legal bolsters insurance team with senior hire
April 6, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: HBA Legal, part of Crawford & Company®, the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions, has bolstered its capability across medical malpractice, personal injury and general insurance claims, bringing in well-known Perth litigator Natasha Burn. Burn has over 12 years’ experience in the defendant insurance space, joining HBA […]
HBA Legal launches OH&S service with senior appointment
March 18, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: HBA Legal, part of Crawford & Company®, the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions, has announced the launch of its occupational health and safety (OH&S) service with the appointment of Jamie McPherson as a partner. The OH&S service will offer a comprehensive range of legal services spanning […]
HBA Legal® boosts WHS credentials with new Partner
February 16, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: Defendant insurance specialist HBA Legal has bolstered its workplace health and safety offering, bringing in highly-regarded expert Damian Hegarty in Brisbane. Mr. Hegarty, formerly a partner at DWF, focuses on the defence of actions brought against companies and individuals by various regulators. Damian has been involved in a number of high-profile inquests and […]
HBA Legal investing in talent as part of Crawford & Company®
January 28, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: National insurance law firm HBA Legal has started implementing its talent acquisition and growth plan just 12 weeks after integrating into Crawford & Company®, the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to carriers, brokers and corporations. Courtney Steele joins the defendant insurance specialists as partner, following 13 […]