Leighton Hawkes
Senior Associate
- Level 14, 130 Elizabeth Street
- SYDNEY NSW 2000
- Australia
Personal and Professional Background
Leighton joined McCabe Terrill Lawyers in 2007. He has past experience as a claims manager, technical officer, and legislative specialist with a major insurance company within Australia.
Leighton represents large insurance companies such as XL, Chubb, CGU and QBE Insurance, defending occupiers liability claims (on behalf of shopping centres, supermarket chains, and private home owners), product liability claims, contract works and construction liability exposures. He also regularly advises on policy interpretation.
In addition, Leighton currently manages a diverse range of public liability, property damage, asbestos, and tenancy-related claims on behalf of Housing NSW. He also assists, and where necessary attends, Coronial Inquests on behalf of Housing NSW.
Leighton’s experience also includes advising and acting for clients in environmental law matters.