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Peter Stockdale  
Partner
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Philip Ward  
Partner
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Brisbane
Justin McDonnell  
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Canberra
John Topfer  
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Hong Kong
Stuart Valentine  (萬思陶)
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Ann Newbrun

Insurance expert Ann Newbrun joined the Sydney office as Special Counsel in April this year. Ann has significant experience in providing corporate, commercial and regulatory advice to the general insurance and reinsurance sectors, their intermediaries and industry bodies. This experience includes advising on acquisitions, portfolio transfers and the sale and distribution of insurance, including setting up distribution arrangements and promotional campaigns. Ann has also advised extensively on FSR issues, trade practices issues and compliance with insurance specific legislation.

Tania Noonan

In recognition of her seniority and special expertise in the insurance area, Tania Noonan has recently been promoted to the position of Special Counsel in the Sydney office of Mallesons Stephen Jaques. Tania joined Mallesons as a Summer Clerk in 1994 and advises insurers, companies and individuals in relation to:

• non-contentious insurance issues
• insurance disputes between insurers and insureds
• life and disability claims
• professional negligence claims

Tania’s appointment consolidates the top tier knowledge base and the high level of expertise in our insurance law practice.