Moray & Agnew

Happy Harmony Week. A reminder of the importance of diversity and inclusion in creating strong, cohesive communities where everyone belongs. #morayagnew

Moray & Agnew had a fantastic time meeting so many bright and ambitious law students at the The Law Society of NSW’s annual Law Students Careers Summit yesterday. We had great conversations about career pathways, balancing work and study commitments, and what it’s really like to work in a law firm. It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm and drive of the next generation of legal professionals. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us – we hope you found our insights valuable, and we look forward to seeing you in the profession soon.

The Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (NSW) was recently assented to and is expected to be rolled out mid-2025. With a raft of changes affecting developers, strata committee members, owners corporations and building managers, it’s worth taking the time to consider and understand your revised obligations under strata scheme and community scheme legislation. Author Fiona Nelson discusses in this Commercial Directions. https://lnkd.in/gM7-5xVh #morayagnew

Moray & Agnew is excited to welcome Darren Marx as a Partner in our Melbourne Property Team. With over 26 years of experience, his in-depth expertise in property and hospitality spans a wide range of successful transactions. Darren advises on all facets of property development, sales, acquisitions, and leasing, with a specialised focus on hotels, pubs, restaurants, resorts, developments and tourism projects. Welcome Darren. https://lnkd.in/eEh-WGpT #morayagnew #propertylaw

For International Women’s Day 2025, we recognise this years theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”. This year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation—youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls—as catalysts for lasting change. Later this week we look forward to hearing from a panel of our female Partners, who will discuss their careers and the changing landscape of the industry. We appreciate the women whose leadership, expertise, and contributions continue to shape and strengthen our profession. #morayagnew

The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has handed down a significant decision on prior circumstances exclusions in claims-made policies. In Allianz v Uniting Church [2025] FCAFC 8, the Court ruled that exclusions based on the insured’s prior knowledge may be void under section 52 of the Insurance Contracts Act. This decision has important implications for how insurers approach non-disclosure and misrepresentation defenses in financial lines insurance. Authors Michael Polorotoff, Jeremy Peck, George Chadwick and Dugald Graham discuss in this Insurance Directions. https://lnkd.in/gGAZpSRw #morayagnew

Moray & Agnew has again contributed to the Chambers and Partners ‘Insurance & Reinsurance’ Global Practice Guide for 2025. Authors Michael Polorotoff, Emily Daffy, Jeremy Peck and Scott Cowell have reviewed the trends and developments in the Australian insurance and reinsurance industry over the past year and offer valuable insights into the state of the Insurance market. Read our chapter below. https://lnkd.in/gA48eAVH #morayagnew

Meet one of our newest Partners, Adam Stevens. Learn about his journey to law, his golf mission and what drew him to Moray & Agnew. https://lnkd.in/gcya2A-y #morayagnew #meetus

In a recent case, the Court of Appeal clarified the scope of access to the benefit of the uninsured liability scheme. The court ruled that access to the scheme is restricted to claims involving "injuries" as defined under the 1987 Act, excluding dust diseases like silicosis. This decision offers important clarity for litigants in dust disease cases, particularly where employers are uninsured, by confirming that the uninsured liability scheme is not liable to cover claims for common law damages related to dust diseases. Author Stephen Taylor-Jones discusses in this Insurance Directions. https://lnkd.in/gXVN-X6g #morayagnew

Moray & Agnew Melbourne held an exclusive networking event this week with guest speaker the Hon. Danny Pearson, Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs and Minister for Finance. Hosted by Melbourne Managing Partner, Bill Papastergiadis OAM Papastergiadis and Partner, Radhika Kanhai, in collaboration with the Indian Business Network, the event brought together professionals from diverse industries for an engaging and insightful discussion on Victoria’s economic landscape and housing market. It was a fantastic evening, thank you to everyone who attended.