Alex Giurtalis

Alex Giurtalis is one of Australia’s leading barristers in dust diseases and toxic tort litigation, acting for both plaintiffs and defendants in trial and appellate proceedings across all Australian jurisdictions.

Called to the Bar in 2004, Alex has developed a highly specialised practice involving complex dust diseases, toxic exposure and catastrophic injury claims. He is regularly engaged in expedited litigation requiring strategic advocacy and careful management of highly sensitive matters.

In addition to his specialist practice, Alex appears in common law, insurance, institutional abuse, medical negligence and public liability matters. He is widely recognised for his expertise in complex causation issues, medical evidence and large-scale compensation litigation.

Alex regularly presents at legal and medical conferences and contributes significantly to the development of dust diseases jurisprudence. He serves as a Contributions Assessor in the Dust Diseases Tribunal of New South Wales and is the sole barrister member of the Dust Diseases Tribunal Rule Committee established under the Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989 (NSW).

Recognised nationally for his expertise in this highly specialised field, Alex is frequently briefed in some of Australia’s most significant dust diseases and toxic tort claims.

Practice Areas

  • Appellate
  • Civil Liability Claims
  • Common Law
  • Dust Diseases
  • Institutional and Historical Sexual Abuse
  • Insurance Law
  • Medical Negligence
  • Occupiers Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Public Liability

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Richelle Brownlee

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Combining decades of legal experience with a commitment to strategic insight and rigorous advocacy.