Sydney Partner James Clohesy provides an update on construction liability risks, including a spotlight on the construction of residential dwellings in flood prone areas and on reclaimed land and an expected uptick in claims related to COVID-19 supply chain and delay issues.

Perth Special Counsel Trent O’Neill talks about recent developments in the product liability space, including a concerning number of businesses taking advantage of the COVID-19 outbreak, the ACCC’s latest list of product safety priorities, and threshold changes that will impact consumer guarantees under the ACL.

Our Brisbane Managing Partner Paul Spezza provides an update on the impact COVID-19 is having on the general liability landscape, including the different state and territory responses, recent class action activity and potential claims related to mandatory vaccinations, remote working arrangements and mental health risks.

Melbourne Partner Chantal Van Grieken discusses emerging global supply chain risks, including the need for liability insurers to be confident that insureds assess and control how their goods are produced, stored and transported, how technology can help in this area, and key areas of concern such as unscrupulous suppliers.

Sydney Partner Lesley Woodmore discusses the impact social inflation is having on general liability claims, including the rise of public opinion, increasing appetite for litigation driven by access to litigation funding, and the need for insurers to consider social inflation in all aspects of their business.

Melbourne Senior Associate Matthew Elson discusses the impact climate change risks are having on general liability claims in Australia.