David is a Special Counsel in Turks' Employers Liability and Workplace Relations teams, based in the Sydney office.
David is a highly experienced personal injury and employers liability lawyer with more than two decades of litigation and advocacy experience. He advises employers, insurers and self-insurers on workers compensation, work injury damages and complex liability matters, with a particular focus on workplace injuries, investigations and claims involving third-party employer arrangements.
David has significant experience supporting employers through investigations arising from workplace incidents and psychological injury claims. He understands the intersection between employment, workers compensation and public liability regimes, and is particularly adept at navigating matters involving workplace conduct issues, host employers and overlapping legal obligations.
Drawing on a broad litigation background, including time in general private practice across workers compensation, work injury damages and other personal injury claims, David provides practical and commercially focused advice on investigation strategy, liability assessment and dispute resolution. He is known for helping clients manage complex and time-critical matters while delivering defensible outcomes.