Dian Turner

Dian is a Principal in our Insurance and Health team and is based in our Melbourne office.

Dian’s areas of expertise are:

• Public and product liability
• Property damage including: complex construction claims, s157 and s16 Water Act claims, Victorian Building Authority plumbers warranty claims, demolition and protection works claims, and Recoveries
• Policy coverage advice

She has experience in subrogated recoveries and has defended third parties in WorkCover recovery proceedings pursuant to section 369 of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic).

Dian advises both insurer and self-insured clients on indemnity, quantum and liability issues related to claims across a number of industries but particularly labour hire, construction & infrastructure, sport leisure & entertainment and manufacturing.

“Having practiced in insurance law for almost 20 years, I enjoy the variety of work, and the ability to assist my clients by both advising on commercial solutions to claims, and, where appropriate, defend their interests.”

Dian Turner has been recognised as a Recommended Public & Product Liability Lawyer in the Victoria legal market in the 2022 edition of Doyle’s Guide.

Industry recognition:

• Doyle's Guide - Recommended Public & Product Liability Lawyer (Defendant), VIC in 2022