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Professional Indemnity

Managing risk and defending professional indemnity claims

Our success has been witness to a number of landmark judgments and precedent-setting legal engagements.

With more than 40 years’ experience specialising in professional indemnity, and with an outstanding track record of successfully defended claims, our professional indemnity team is one of Australia’s most established and experienced professional indemnity practices.

Involved in an extensive range of cases in Australia and overseas, our recognised expertise helps us resolve difficult cases both litigated and pre-litigation efficiently and in a cost-effective way. We always look for the best way forward. Our aim is to resolve matters according to their true merits and, where possible, guide the process away from the pitfalls of protracted and expensive litigation. If we can resolve pre-litigation, we do.

Testament to the strength of relationships between the professional indemnity industry and Thynne + Macartney is the recognition by stakeholders of our expertise in the field.

We understand the importance and sensitivities of appropriate handling of the variety of issues that can and do arise in an array of different professional claim scenarios.

Our expertise

  • Construction: architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, marine surveyors, building certifiers, project managers, town planning and construction risk professionals
  • Construction risks Professional Indemnity: for contractors
  • Project-specific Professional Indemnity: covering professional risk under projects
  • Corporate: directors and officers (all sectors); council and officers (local government), association liability (all sectors)
  • Complex claims: high-value complex ‘one off’ litigation claims
  • Defamation (all sectors): pre- and post-publication and defence
  • Financial Services: chartered accountants, CPAs and financial planners
  • Information Technology: IT providers, computer integrators, software providers
  • Legal, Insurance and Superannuation: solicitors, barristers, insurance agents and brokers, superannuation fund trustees

  • Medical and Health: doctors, hospitals, psychologists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, optometrists, nurses, carers, veterinarians, allied health professionals, regulatory boards
  • AHPRA and OHO complaints
  • Professional misconduct prosecutions
  • Migration agents
  • Real Estate: valuers and real estate agents
  • Travel and Transport: travel agents, customs agents
  • Employment practices liability (all business types and professionals): unfair dismissal, general protection claims, restraint provisions
  • Special issue risks: eg sexual abuse, bullying and latent risks
  • Major project insurance advice: eg Airport Link, Northern Busway
  • Indemnity issues
  • Management of rectification

Where professional risk needs to be managed – we’re with you.

 


Find An Expert

David Fisher
David Fisher
Partner Ph: (07) 3231 8852 Email: dfisher@thymac.com.au
John Moore
John Moore
Consultant Ph: +61 7 3231 8861 Email: jmoore@thymac.com.au
Damian Riggall
Damian Riggall
Partner Ph: +61 7 3231 8737 Email: driggall@thymac.com.au
Morgan Healey
Morgan Healey
Associate Ph: +61 7 3231 8866 Email: mhealey@thymac.com.au

News & Insights

Best Lawyers Australia recognises Michael Fisher, Matthew Hockaday and Alex Ramsey as Lawyers of the Year

Best Lawyers Australia recognises Michael Fisher, Matthew Hockaday and Alex Ramsey as Lawyers of the Year

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Congratulations to Thynne + Macartney’s Professional Indemnity team on their eighth year of Doyle’s Guide recognition

Congratulations to Thynne + Macartney’s Professional Indemnity team on their eighth year of Doyle’s Guide recognition

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Discharging directors’ duties in times of financial distress

Discharging directors’ duties in times of financial distress

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Health practitioners: What do I do if I receive a notification from the OHO or AHPRA of a complaint made against me?

Health practitioners: What do I do if I receive a notification from the OHO or AHPRA of a complaint made against me?

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Knowing the relationships involved in professional indemnity matters means we can avoid misunderstandings and guide the claims process towards appropriate strategic outcomes.

Our experience:

 

  • I&L Securities v HTW Valuers
  • Catholic Church v Queensland Heritage Council
  • Fangrove v Tod Group
  • Woolcock Street Investments Pty Ltd v CDG Pty Ltd
  • Astonland Pty Ltd v HTW Valuers
  • Thiess Pty Ltd v FLSmidth Minerals Pty Ltd

 

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers

Insurance

  • John Moore – (2013-2026)
  • David Fisher – (2022-2026)
  • Damian Riggall (Ones to Watch 2026)

Professional Malpractice Litigation

  • John Moore – (2010-2025)
  • David Fisher – (2022-2025)
  • Damian Riggall (Ones to Watch 2026)

Professional Indemnity

  • Leading Law Firm:
    • Second Tier (2015 & 2020-2021)
    • Third Tier (2016-2019 & 2022)
    • Recommended (2023)
  • John Moore:
    • Leading (2015-2016 & 2018-2022)
    • Recommended (2017, 2023)
  • Damian Riggall:
    • Recommended (2023)

Best Law Firms

Best Lawyers Best Law Firms – Brisbane

  • Insurance Law– (2025)
  • Professional Malpractice Litigation – (2025)

Contact Us

  • 07 3231 8888
  • 07 3229 0855
  • mail@thymac.com.au
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Liability limited by a scheme approved
under professional standards legislation.

Brisbane Office
  • Level 32, Riverside Centre
    123 Eagle Street
    BRISBANE QLD 4000
Cairns Office
  • Level 1, Moresby Haus
    4 Scott Street
    CAIRNS QLD 4870

  • 07 3231 8888
  • 07 3229 0855
  • mail@thymac.com.au
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Liability limited by a scheme approved
under professional standards legislation.

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