Ashlea Hawkins

Since her admission in 2010, Ashlea has practised in the area of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on construction litigation. Ashlea specialises in construction-related professional indemnity claims, and defamation law.

Ashlea’s clients include domestic and international insurers, as well as a broad range of insured professionals. She regularly represents architects, engineers, building surveyors, conveyancers, real estate agents, and sporting organisations.

Prior to joining Barry Nilsson, Ashlea played a key role in designing and establishing Justice Connect’s Domestic Building Legal Service (DBLS), a free program that supports Victorian homeowners in disputes with their builders. Ashlea also worked in-house as a paralegal at an Australian-based international company.

'I like the fact that Barry Nilsson has a professional yet down-to-earth culture. It is full of passionate and enthusiastic people dedicated to achieving great outcomes for our clients.'

Ashlea brings a unique perspective to claims management, drawing on both legal and in-house experience. This background has given Ashlea valuable insight into the importance of understanding each client’s business and tailoring her strategies to align with their specific needs.