Keypoint Law is delighted to welcome Colin Hall to the firm as a Consulting Principal, based in Melbourne.
Colin is an insurance litigator, experienced in a broad range of insurance work, with a focus on professional indemnity and general and statutory liability, acting for both Australian and London insurers.
In the area of product and public liability, Colin’s work has included advising on policy terms and conditions, indemnity and exclusions, and advising and defending fraudulent claims involving arson or staged events. He also advises on WorkSafe and Occupational Health and Safety Act prosecutions involving fatalities, bushfires and general property fire claims, as well as aviation claims. Colin has also defended public liability claims made against occupiers such as hotels, caravan parks sporting facilities, public events, gyms and supermarkets.
Colin joins Keypoint from insurance and commercial law firm Holman Webb, where he was a partner leading the firm’s Melbourne Insurance practice.
Colin brings a wealth of insurance law expertise to Keypoint, further strengthening its national insurance practice. Commenting on Colin’s appointment, Keypoint CEO Warren Kalinko said:
“Colin’s expertise will be of immense value to our firm and clients. His appointment further strengthens our firm’s national insurance law team, and expands Keypoint’s expertise in this sector.” Warren continues, “… This is a very exciting announcement for our firm and our insurance clients. We are all really look forward to welcoming Colin to our Melbourne team.”
Speaking about his appointment, Colin stated:
“I am extremely pleased to be joining Keypoint Law. The firm’s innovative model and approach to the practice of law presents an especially exciting opportunity, and I am looking forward to working with my fellow Consulting Principals”.