Monika Matesa

Monika specialises in general liability, professional indemnity, property damage, personal injury, and construction liability. She acts for and advises insurers and self-insurers locally and internationally on policy coverage issues and strategic defence of complex claims and defends a diverse range of professional clients.

Monika previously worked at some of Australia’s leading commercial and insurance litigation firms, where she advised on professional indemnity claims, directors & officers liability claims, and general liability matters, and managed portfolios of both liability and coverage matters. Earlier in her career, Monika acted for plaintiffs in personal injury matters and advised clients on wills, estate planning and succession law, family law, criminal law, and property disputes.

Monika has also practised in institutional torts, acting for the State of New South Wales, and has experience in legal policy.

'Insurance law practice is a deep and rich source of intellectual challenge, and it gives me the opportunity to constantly learn new things from clients, experts, and professionals who I work with on each different matter.'

Monika draws on the breadth and depth of her experience to navigate the challenges presented by each insurance and reinsurance matter. She takes the time to develop a thorough understanding of the issues at hand, enabling her to provide well-informed advice that is legally sound and commercially pragmatic.