Stewart Boland

Stewart Boland is a Principal in our Insurance & Health team and is based in the Brisbane office.

‘Everyone at Barry Nilsson is very client-focussed. We are also big on team work, which ensures we give our clients the best possible service.’

Stewart specialises in personal injury and property liability matters, including high-value claims involving catastrophic and workplace injuries. During his time at Barry Nilsson, Stewart has grown his practice and it now includes claims relating to:

• Public liability
• Product liability
• Workers’ compensation
• CTP

Stewart also has experience advising on indemnity and coverage issues.

‘I enjoy the fact that I have a very diverse practice. It means that no two claims are ever the same.’

Stewart acts for several of the major Australian-based insurers. He has acted in a number of reported cases, including:

• Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v TIO [2008] NTSC 22; on the interpretation of a statutory policy of insurance
• Hand v Alcan Gove Pty Ltd [2008] NTSC 25; a statutory interpretation case which considered the definition of ‘injury’
• BAE Systems v Rothwell [2012] NTSC 52; a statutory interpretation case on the meaning of ‘cost incurred’ in relation to attendant care services
• Pandolfi v Carlsund [2012] NTSC 36; an anti-suit injunction application

‘My client base is made up of sophisticated insurers, who all have a thorough understanding of the legal process. This means I am able to truly partner with them in developing a strategy for the management of their claims.’

Stewart has presented a number of papers to clients covering a range of general litigation and insurance-specific topics. Most recently he has spoken on disclosure, contributory negligence and quantum, and the application of the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (Qld).

Industry recognition:

• The Best Lawyer's in Australia - Insurance Law, Brisbane since 2021
• Doyle's Guide - Recommended Compulsory Third Party Insurance Lawyer (Defendant), QLD in 2023
• Doyle's Guide - Insurance Law Rising Star - Australia in 2020