Selçuk Gokmen

Senior Associate
melbourne

Selçuk acts for insurers, insureds, and self-insured clients in liability matters—including public liability, product liability, and workers’ compensation claims—as well as professional indemnity disputes.

He regularly defends personal injury claims arising from incidents at construction sites, industrial and manufacturing facilities, shopping centres, and council-managed land. His professional indemnity experience spans complex medical negligence and construction disputes, including indemnity issues between insurers and insureds.

Drawing on extensive industry experience outside of insurance and law with broad expertise across the spectrum of insurance litigation, Selçuk brings a pragmatic and commercially focused approach to each matter. He tailors strategies to the factual intricacies and broader commercial context of each case, ensuring alignment with client objectives.

With a background in insurance, including an in-house role in claims and analytics, Selçuk offers strategic insight and a results-driven mindset. His deep understanding of insurer operations supports his commitment to achieving efficient, sensible outcomes on matters that merit it—and a hard-nosed approach where required.

Known for his direct communication style and dedication to understanding each client’s business, Selçuk fosters long-term partnerships and streamlines future matters for greater efficiency. His excellence in Insurance Law has been recognised in the 2025 and 2026 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

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