David O’Dowd

Tel: +61 2 9232 8177
Fax: +61 2 9232 8975
Email: odowd@jackshand.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-o-dowd-9753b641/
Called to the Bar: 1990

“Highly respected insurance and commercial counsel”

David O’Dowd has a wide-ranging practice, with expertise in both the common law and commercial law jurisdictions. In the former, he advises and appears in insurance disputes and litigation, including occupier’s liability, medical and workplace negligence, CTP, trade practices, product liability, breach of contract and TPD claims. He advises comprehensively on employment matters and has particular expertise in relation to whistle-blower claims.

In the commercial law field, David appears in matters involving contract disputes, product liability, building and construction, administrative law and liquor licensing, as well as disciplinary tribunals. David also appears in the Equity jurisdiction generally, including applications for injunctions and declaratory relief, contractual disputes and Succession Act (family provision and will disputes) matters.