Jennifer Keane

Special Counsel

Expertise
Insurance & Health
Location
Perth
media

Jennifer specialises in financial lines insurance including professional indemnity, directors & officers, regulatory investigations and prosecutions and defamation. She also has expertise in public and products liability claims.

Jennifer advises insurers, insureds and a broad range of professionals and organisations in connection with complex disputes and claims. Her clients include construction and engineering firms, mining and resources companies, civil contractors, architects, real estate professionals, directors and officers, financial advisers, educational institutions and medical practitioners.

Jennifer has significant experience in construction and major projects litigation, including the management of high-profile arbitrations and multi-jurisdictional Supreme Court proceedings. Her experience spans disputes involving defective design and construction, delay and disruption claims, contractual disputes and regulatory compliance issues. Jennifer has also worked in-house with a major construction company, providing her with valuable insight into commercial drivers, contract administration and claims management.

Jennifer's experience has given her a strong understanding of the importance of early dispute resolution and achieving outcomes that align with her clients' commercial objectives. She assists clients to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively, allowing them to remain focused on their core business operations. Jennifer works proactively and collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to distil the key issues, provide strategic advice, and develop practical solutions that achieve pragmatic and commercially sound outcomes.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
  • Master of Laws (Corporate and Commercial)
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