Julie Cameron

Partner. Brisbane.

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Julie specialises in achieving fair outcomes in the often high profile, emotionally charged, and politically driven arena of insurance law.

A leading strategist, Julie has broad-based insurance litigation expertise and has worked on some of Australia’s most notable medical negligence defence claims, and commercial ISR, public and professional liability cases.

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Julie specialises in achieving fair outcomes in the often high profile, emotionally charged, and politically driven arena of insurance law.

A leading strategist, Julie has broad-based insurance litigation expertise and has worked on some of Australia’s most notable medical negligence defence claims, and commercial ISR, public and professional liability cases.

In addition to acting in contested insurance claims, Julie works with commercial clients in the structuring of insurance arrangements for infrastructure and other projects, and has a significant workplace health and safety practice.

Her trademark ability to provide clear and insightful advice has also been put to work by commercial clients who follow her guidance on insurance coverage issues, risk management and claims prevention, and the management of legal issues arising out of major accidents.

“Her client focus, reliability and technical expertise made her indispensable”
Julie Cameron

Julie's Expertise

  • Suncorp Insurance – Queensland Floods Advising Suncorp Insurance in relation to the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry.
  • United States Aircraft Insurance Group Defending claims against a military equipment manufacturer arising out of a Blackhawk helicopter collision which resulted in multiple fatalities.
  • Queensland Health Acted for Queensland Health in the resolution of almost 400 claims arising out of Dr Patel’s involvement of Bundaberg Hospital.
  • Fireworks Case Acted for an insurer before an Inquiry in successful defence of claims arising out of a fireworks explosion which resulted in significant injuries to spectators.
  • Mining Clients Represents mining industry clients in Inquests and other regulatory investigations into deaths and injuries.

What others say

  • “Best Lawyer - Insurance” Best Lawyers Peer Review, 2010-2012
  • “'Julie was completely committed to working collaboratively with Queensland Health towards our objective of resolving these claims quickly, cost effectively, and within a continuously politically charged environment.'” Peter Croft, former Corporate Counsel, Queensland Health
  • “'Julie achieved results by providing clear advice from the outset, and running a tight case consistently with that advice. This, coupled with her excellent reputation amongst claimant lawyers, helped realise the objective of never paying more than the true value of a claim.'” Danielle Taske, Legal Counsel, Manager Corporate & Commercial WorkSafe Victoria

Julie's Leadership

  • Queensland Professional Standards Council Member
  • Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Member of the practitioner panel
  • Medicare Participation Review Committee Chairperson (Brisbane)
  • Queensland Law Society Accident Compensation Committee Member
  • QLS Personal Injuries Specialist Accreditation Committee Member