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24.01.2022 Submissions close at 5.00pm today! It's your last chance to be in the running for the YIPs & BN 2020 Next Gen Insurance Leader Award and take out the $5,000 cash prize. We can’t wait to hear your predictions on the future of our industry and crown the Next Gen Insurance Leader for 2020! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/g5MzUJ5

24.01.2022 BN Principal Scott Wedgwood has recently been nominated for election as a Queensland Solicitor Representative on the Family Law Section (FLS) Executive. FLS is the Law Council’s largest specialist section and has developed a reputation as a source of sound advice for those responsible for framing family law legislation. If elected, Scott’s focus will be on supporting the FLS’ longstanding commitment to ensuring that the community has confidence in an accessible and effective ...family law system. With more than 25 years’ experience working in firms large and small, regional and boutique, Scott is confident that he will represent the views of all family law practitioners throughout Australia. If you are a member of the FLS, we encourage you to support Scott’s nomination by voting at this year’s election. Voting closes on Friday 27 November. Good luck Scott!

23.01.2022 Last week for R UK OK? Day 2020, we continued the conversation around mental health and were fortunate to have Damien Coates, CEO of DUAL Asia Pacific, join us virtually to discuss his own mental health story. Damien is an ambassador for Black Dog Institute and has conquered over 10,000kms in gruelling marathons, walks, the Kokoda trail and ultra-long bike rides, which has helped raise more than $200,000 for vital research, prevention and treatment of mental illness in Austra...lia. Damien’s presentation was an inspiring recount of his own story, and a powerful reminder of how important it is to open a dialogue and reduce the stigma around talking about our mental health. As both a father and CEO, Damien also discussed how vital it is to normalise these types of conversations with children from an early age, and to provide an environment that encourages openness in both our personal and professional lives. Thank you Damien for all the great work you do, and for sharing your personal mental health journey with us! If you’d like to know more about the Black Dog Institute visit www.teamblackdog.org.au, or if you’re experiencing difficulties with mental health, don’t be afraid to reach out to Lifeline (13 11 14) or BeyondBlue (1300 22 4636) for support.

23.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week, and together BN are celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme Always was, Always will be serves as a reminder of the spiritual and cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have shared with this country for thousands of years, as they have occupied and cared for the land. BN is committed to recognising and supporting the success of Ind...igenous people both within and beyond the legal industry. This week, we’ll be celebrating NAIDOC Week internally across the firm and highlighting some of the great Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, committees and organisations supported by BN. Happy NAIDOC Week 2020! To find out more about NAIDOC Week and to get involved, visit their website here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/

22.01.2022 Since the Closing the Gap initiative began 10 years ago, some progress has been made to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. But there is still work to be done in achieving equity in Indigenous health. In this episode, BN's Melissa Carius (nee Edwards) is joined by Avelina Tarrago to discuss the cultural and legal issues for health practitioners who have patients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island background. Avelina is a barrister with North Quarter Lane Chambers in Brisbane, and President of the Indigenous Lawyers Association of Queensland. Listen here: https://bncheckup.podbean.com/

21.01.2022 That’s a wrap on 2020 at BN - now it’s time to rest and recharge with family and friends. Our offices will be closed from Thursday, 24 December and will reopen on Wednesday, 6 January. Thank you to our clients, colleagues and peers for the loyalty and support throughout this uniquely challenging year. We wish you a happy and safe holiday, and look forward to working with you in the new year!

20.01.2022 We’re thrilled to announce that BN’s Family Law team has once again been named a First Tier Family & Divorce Law Firm in Australia in the annual Doyle's Guide listings. These listings celebrate firms practising within the areas of family law, matrimonial, parenting, property and spousal maintenance matters across all Australian legal markets who have been identified by their peers for their expertise. This recognition follows the individual lawyer and state law firm listings announced earlier this month, where BN received a raft of recognition. A huge congratulations to our Family Law team! Read the full listings here: https://bit.ly/38dKkCu

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Kim Nicolaidis for celebrating 15 years with BN! Kim joined Barry.Nilsson. in 2005 as a Knowledge & Precedents Manager, after serving many years as an insurance lawyer in Sydney. Kim is now our National Knowledge Manager, contributing to many projects including our Case Collective insurance insights, library and research resources, knowledge management database and CPD program to name a few. Kim’s various duties in the role have showcased her vast skills and experience as a lawyer, as well as her exceptional legal research skills. Kim is an organised, responsive and professional individual, and is instrumental to the BN team. Thanks Kim, for your long standing commitment and contribution to BN!

17.01.2022 Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs) Australia & NZ and Barry.Nilsson. are delighted to announce submissions are now open for the Next Gen Insurance Leader 2020 Award! Once again, we’re looking for future leaders of the pack progressive, big-picture thinkers who are looking ahead to solve some of the biggest challenges in the industry. Sound like you? In your submission, you’ll have just 2,000 words to unpack one of six real-world topics and construct your own compelling th...eory as to what the future of insurance has in store. Topics include global pandemics, class actions, crisis management and more. This is your opportunity to get creative, showcase your knowledge and explore the issues you could face as a future leader! To the winner, there’s a cash prize of AUD $5,000, a commemorative trophy and an invitation to sit on the judging panel for the 2021 award. We can’t wait to hear your predictions on the future of our industry so get writing! You can view the submission guidelines and find out more information here: https://yips.org.au/next-gen-insurance-award-2020/

16.01.2022 In the spirit of the festive season, this week our Brisbane Health Law team hosted a gingerbread house building session with our clients in support of Harrisons Little Wings (HLW). HLW is a not-for-profit organisation providing vital resources, peer support and practical support for women and their families who receive a poor or fatal diagnosis during pregnancy or other maternal health issues. BN are proud to be long term supporters of HLW, and each gingerbread house created ...on the night will help them provide emergency toiletry bags, family meals and cleaning services to mothers and families in need. Thanks to Founder Melanie McKenzie and the team for sharing your journey and for letting us get involved. We had an absolute blast building (and eating) our gingerbread houses! You can find out more and support HLW here: https://harrisonslittlewings.org.au/ See more

16.01.2022 Yesterday, a team from Barry.Nilsson., Chubb and local insurance brokers put on their trainers and hit the pavement (social distancing style) to participate in the Rotary virtual fun run and raise vital funds for Foodbank Queensland. Thanks to everyone that participated and special mention to Stephen Carey for transforming into the PurplePeopleFeeder and helping champion the cause. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Foodbank has seen a substantial increase in the demand for f...ood relief. It’s a sad reality that in the last 12 months, 5 million Australians have experienced a food shortage and at least once a week 3 in 10 Australians go a whole day without eating. Just two weeks ago, the team set an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 to help Foodbank Queensland continue the amazing work they do and we are almost there! For every $5 we raise, Foodbank can provide 10 nutritious meals for Australians in need. You can help our team reach our goal and provide 20,000 meals to Queenslanders in need by donating here: https://bit.ly/3gSuFuA

15.01.2022 Last week a team from Barry.Nilsson., Chubb and Clear Insurance joined forces to pack more than 400 hampers for Queenslanders in need at our local Foodbank Australia warehouse. Providing more than 70% of the food rescued for food relief organisations nation-wide, Foodbank is Australia’s largest food relief organisation fighting food insecurity both locally and overseas. BN are proud supporters of Foodbank and were thrilled to be working alongside our clients to help make a difference for families this holiday season. Well done team and thanks for having us, Foodbank! You can find out more about the incredible work they do or donate here: https://www.foodbank.org.au/?state=qld

11.01.2022 Last Sunday, a team from BN’s Brisbane office joined the annual Walk For Awareness, an 8km walk to recognise the 8 Australians who lose their lives to suicide each day. Hosted by the Mental Awareness Foundation, the Walk for Awareness aims to bring the community together to support each other, break the silence around mental illness and contribute to funding of vital mental health programs across the country. Mental health is a significant focus here at BN, and while most of us completed the walk virtually, we were proud to dust off the runners and partake in such a worthy cause! To donate or learn more about Walk for Awareness, visit their website here: https://bit.ly/3iYtNFP

11.01.2022 Congratulations to Harriet Sinclair who was recently admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland! Harriet completed a vacation clerkship with BN in 2018, and was later offered a graduate position in January 2020 after completing a Bachelor of Laws at Griffith University. Now, Harriet is in rotation within our Brisbane Insurance & Health team, assisting in matters relating to public liability. We’d like to congratulate Harriet on her admission, and wish her a long and successful legal career. Are you a law student looking to kick-start your legal career? Find out more about BN's clerkships and graduate program here: https://lnkd.in/g6_84BY

08.01.2022 Whether you have already separated, are contemplating separation, or are concerned that your significant other may be contemplating separation, we know that the current COVID-19 restrictions are complicating relationship problems for many people like never before. The prospect of having to make long-term decisions, at such an uncertain time, can be simply overwhelming, daunting and frustrating. BN Principal Will Stidston shares some practical tips to help you build the confidence to make informed decisions about potential changes to your family dynamic, here: https://bit.ly/3bYlgkl

06.01.2022 We are thrilled to welcome Kerrie McLeish to BN! Kerrie has joined our Insurance & Health team as our newest Special Counsel in the Melbourne office. Kerrie specialises in professional indemnity insurance claims and brings nearly 20 years of in-house claims management experience working directly with construction design professionals, and a variety of insurers both locally and abroad. She is also experienced in policy drafting and interpretation. Prior to joining Barry.Nilss...on., Kerrie provided risk management and contractual advice to construction professionals. With a commitment to proactive claims management, Kerrie enjoys working in tandem with those at the forefront of the building and construction industry, and the organisations that provide insurance support for these professionals. Welcome to the team Kerrie! For more about Kerrie, her experience and how she can assist, view her full profile here: https://bit.ly/3p9Rwap

06.01.2022 There’s still time! Don’t miss your chance to take out the YIPs & BN 2020 Next Gen Insurance Leader Award (along with $5,000 cash). Submissions close Friday, 2 October 2020. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/g5MzUJ5

05.01.2022 Calling all future leaders of the insurance industry! A reminder that submissions are now open for the Next Gen Insurance Leader 2020 Award. Partnering with Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs) Australia & NZ, we’re looking for future leaders of the pack progressive, big-picture thinkers who are looking ahead to solve some of the biggest challenges in the industry. Sound like you? In your submission, you’ll have just 2,000 words to unpack one of six real-world topics and co...nstruct your own compelling theory as to what the future of insurance has in store. To the winner, there’s a cash prize of AUD $5,000, a commemorative trophy and an invitation to sit on the judging panel for the 2021 award. We can’t wait to hear your predictions on the future of our industry so get writing! Submissions close Friday, 2 October 2020. Find out more here: https://yips.org.au/next-gen-insurance-award-2020/

05.01.2022 In recognition of NAIDOC Week, today we are celebrating the Indigenous Lawyers Association of Queensland (ILAQ). ILAQ is a professional representative body doing incredible work for the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the legal industry, both in Queensland and elsewhere. The ILAQ is focussed on increasing Indigenous participation in the profession through the implementation of support programs and initiatives, raising awareness and understandin...g of the issues they face, and collaborating with relevant professional and government bodies and educational institutions. To help ILAQ achieve its objective of increasing access to legal education, BN is assisting with financial support for Practice Management course fees for a number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander solicitors. This is an initiative we are extremely proud to recognise and support as a firm. Thanks to ILAQ for the opportunity to get involved and for all your amazing work Happy NAIDOC Week 2020! To become a member or find out more about ILAQ, visit their website here: https://bit.ly/32AjsdP

04.01.2022 We’re excited to announce five promotions across the firm as of 1 January 2021! A huge congratulations to Damian Clancy (Special Counsel, Insurance & Health), Amelia Beveridge (Senior Associate, Family), Alexander Donley Donley (Senior Associate, Insurance & Health), Josh Sukkar (Associate, Insurance & Health) and Sally Cuskelly (Marketing & Communications Manager). This group is being recognised for their skill, hard work and significant contribution to the firm, and their commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Well done, team! Read our full announcement here: https://bit.ly/3rqBVob

04.01.2022 Yesterday, BN Special Counsel Kirstie Colls and Allison Caputo delivered a ‘Family Law: Tales from the Trenches’ presentation to BDO professional advisors across their business services, superannuation and wealth management departments. Despite being labelled war stories, the atmosphere was very welcoming and discussed a range of family law topics, including discrete tax issues that can arise in family law matters. Thanks for having us BDO! A great example of family lawyers and professional financial advisors working together to achieve positive and tax-effective outcomes for clients. For more information about the session or if you’d like to arrange a similar presentation, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

03.01.2022 Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs) Australia & NZ and Barry.Nilsson. are pleased to announce the finalists of the Next Gen Insurance Leader award are Jack Cox, Liberty Specialty Markets, Paige Lowman, Aon & Simon Bogli, JLT Risk Solutions. A huge congratulations to the Next Gen Finalists and well done to everyone that responded to this year's award! Finally a special thank you to our panel of esteemed judges, 2019’s Next Gen Insurance Leader winner Emma Matteson, Gen Re, Mi...chael Babington, Chubb Insurance, BN's Simon Black and Hubert Wajszel and YIPs’ Katie Stephenson and Jackson McDonald. Join us as we broadcast the winner LIVE on Thursday, 22 October at 4.30pm AEDT. Don’t miss out, secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gpR6qPY

03.01.2022 Congratulations to George Rafter who was recently admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland! George joined BN as a Graduate in January 2020 after completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology. Prior to graduating, George worked at BN as a vacation clerk in 2017, and then as an Associate to a District Court judge in 2019. Now, George is currently on rotation in our Brisbane Insurance & Health team, where he is assis...ting on workers’ compensation matters involving self-insurers. Congratulations George, and all the best for your legal career! Are you a law student looking to kick-start your legal career? Find out more about BN's clerkships and graduate program here: https://lnkd.in/g6_84BY

03.01.2022 We’re over the moon to be included in Australasian Lawyer’s Employer of Choice for the second consecutive year, showcasing firms that are leading the way in key areas such as health and wellbeing, gratification, career progression and employee development, overall leadership and more. View Australasian Lawyer’s full announcement, including the list of the top 25 law firms, here: https://bit.ly/3pghnNM

01.01.2022 Last night, Barry.Nilsson. and Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs) Australia & NZ were thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s Next Gen Insurance Leader Award. A huge congratulations to Simon Bogli (JLT Risk Solutions) for taking out the title along with a $5,000 cash prize! Among a strong group of finalist submissions, Simon’s essay was a truly thought-provoking and impressive inquiry focusing on infectious diseases, global pandemics and how parametrics could be appl...ied to address these issues within the insurance market. Well deserved, Simon! We’d like to thank YIPs for their partnership on the award, the panel of judges for their time and deliberation, the finalists and winner for their remarkable submissions, and everyone that entered for making this another incredible year for the Next Gen Insurance Leader Award. Until next year! You can view Simon’s full essay on our website, here: https://bit.ly/35twUke