Damian Clancy

Damian Clancy is a Special Counsel in our Insurance & Health team and is based in the Melbourne office.

'Barry Nilsson has a reputation in the market as a firm with impressive expertise and a progressive approach towards people management. BN appealed to me as the culture of the firm fits well with my own values.'

Damian specialises in:

• Directors’ & officers’ liability
• Professional indemnity
• Complex claims (particularly policy interpretation disputes and shareholder class actions).

His clients include Australian and overseas insurers, including Lloyd’s syndicates and their insureds. Damian has extensive experience representing a variety of insureds including company directors, lawyers, conveyancers, architects, surveyors, engineers, accountants, doctors, psychologists and dentists.

"There are two things that interest me most about insurance law. First, I love the strategic and academic demands of the areas in which I practice. Second, I enjoy balancing the interests of insurers and their insureds. I work seamlessly with both groups of clients to develop early strategies which are both effective in containing cost and resolving the claim promptly."

Industry recognition:

• The Best Lawyer's in Australia - Insurance Law, Melbourne since 2021