Lachlan has extensive experience in workers compensation, common law claims, statutory benefits, public liability and self-insurance. He acts on behalf of the WorkCover Victoria, its authorised insurers and employers in a range of matters including serious injury applications, common law claims, damages proceedings and statutory benefits claims. 

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Lachlan also has a broad range of experience in dealing with different types of claims ranging from physical injuries, psychiatric conditions, and diseases.  His experience covers a range of different industries including transport, retail, construction, banking and hospitality, and provides specialised advice to employers in relation to WorkCover Premiums and Penalties.

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Lachlan also acts on behalf of the Transport Accident Commission in respect of a range of disputes and litigated matters, concerning loss of earning benefits, medical treatment, and impairment disputes.

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Lachlan has extensive Court experience at all levels, from VCAT to the Court of Appeal, and has successfully managed a range of complex proceedings, including multi-party matters and proceedings under Part III of the Wrongs Act.  Lachlan is a skilled negotiator and is able to achieve early resolutions on the best possible terms for his clients.

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Lachlan also works for a range of self-insurers specialising in providing strategic advice and comprehensive settlement solutions to finalise ongoing statutory liability of self-insured clients. 

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Lachlan specialises in dependency claims, dealing with complex claims in a sensitive and pragmatic way.  Lachlan also has extensive experience conducting judicial review matters in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.