Atty. Matthew Needham
Matthew has over 18 years experience in insurance litigation and specialises in defending state statutory class and common law claims arising in the challenging Australian Capital Territory jurisdiction. He regularly assists insurers and self-insurers to liaise with the ACT regulator on issues concerning the ACT scheme.
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About Matthew Needham at a Glance
Matthew Needham is a litigation and insurance attorney, practicing at Hall & Wilcox. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2027) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2027). Serves clients in Canberra and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Needham
- Matthew has over 18 years experience in insurance litigation and specialises in defending state statutory class and common law claims arising in the challenging Australian Capital Territory jurisdiction
- He regularly assists insurers and self-insurers to liaise with the ACT regulator on issues concerning the ACT scheme
- Matthew is highly experienced in the defence of state statutory classes litigation and uses his knowledge to assist clients with strategic claims management in order to achieve streamlined and commercial outcomes
- He regularly appears in the ACT Magistrates Court, ACT Supreme Court and Court of Appeal
- Matthew is also highly experienced in worker to worker claims on workers' compensation recoveries in construction site matters
- He specialises in complex personal injuries litigation involving employers, head contractors and multiple subcontractors
- Matthew works with national insurers, self-insurers and boutique insurers operating within the ACT underwritten scheme
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Matthew Needham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Needham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Canberra.
Civil Litigation in Canberra
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Insurance Law in Canberra
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Why Clients in Canberra Choose Matthew Needham
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Needham's practice in the field of litigation and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and insurance, Matthew Needham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Canberra
A Canberra-based practice means Matthew Needham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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