Alison Hay

Alison manages a diverse portfolio of claims, including public liability matters involving complex injury and abuse, property damage, professional indemnity, and workers’ compensation.

Her expertise spans a wide range of insurance-related areas, with a particular focus on professional indemnity, public and product liability, medical negligence, and health sector claims.

‘I completed my law degree in Tasmania, left to gain experience interstate and overseas, only to realise I love home. I enjoy litigation and, more specifically, professional indemnity as it offers the opportunity to learn the intricacies of other professions. Barry Nilsson appealed to me because it offered a national solution to national issues.'

Alison is highly experienced in handling construction and commercial claims, regularly providing strategic advice on insurance contracts, ensuring that clients are well-informed of their rights and obligations. She manages sensitive institutional abuse matters with a careful and thorough approach, navigating the complexities inherent in these cases.

Alisons approach is informed by a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern these areas, allowing her to deliver practical and effective solutions.

‘I am quick to identify issues and use this skill to focus resources on a commercial outcome. I understand the industry within which I operate and am keen to know more.’

Alison represents a broad range of clients, including insurers, insureds, self-insured individuals, underwriters, and brokers. Her practice has a particular emphasis on sectors such as construction (serving architects, engineers, building surveyors, and conveyancers), financial institutions (including accountants, financial planners, and mortgage brokers), healthcare providers, and local government entities, encompassing councillors and officers.