Shonagh is an experienced legal professional with a strong background in financial lines insurance, commercial litigation and regulatory matters.
She excels in managing intricate litigation involving the defence of a wide range of professionals, companies, directors and officers. Shonagh regularly acts in, and appears at, matters before Federal and State Courts as well as regulatory boards and authorities such as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Australian Financial Complaints Authority.
Shonagh advises on coverage and monitoring for claims against directors and officers, class actions, and professionals and companies.
With a comprehensive background in ASIC-related matters, Shonagh represents insurers and company officers in their responses to ASIC inquiries and appearances at ASIC examinations. Shonagh has also played a pivotal role in assisting major corporations and organisations with their responses and appearances at Royal Commission inquiries.
Known for building and maintaining strong relationships with both insurers and insureds, she adopts a pragmatic and commercial approach. Her ability to put clients at ease and work diligently to achieve the best outcomes is well recognised.
Shonagh often contributes research and advice for various clients and writes about topics including regulatory inquiries, regulatory regimes and frameworks, corporate governance and insurance structures and exposures.
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