David O’Dowd

David O’Dowd was called to the Bar in 1990 and maintains a substantial practice spanning both common law and commercial litigation, including employment law.

Over more than three decades at the Bar, David has developed extensive expertise across insurance disputes, professional negligence, medical negligence, workplace injury claims, public liability matters, contractual disputes, disciplinary tribunals, administrative law and complex commercial disputes and regulatory proceedings. His practice also encompasses advising and appearing in employment law matters in the Fair Work Commission and the Federal Court of Australia. He has also developed a particular expertise in corporate whistle-blower litigation, having recently conducted contested hearings in the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

In addition to his litigation practice, David regularly appears in the Equity Division in matters involving family provision claims, wills and estates disputes, injunctions, declaratory relief and broader succession-related proceedings.

David’s breadth of practice allows him to provide strategic advice and advocacy across a diverse range of legal issues. He is recognised for his practical approach, commercial insight and ability to navigate complex disputes involving multiple areas of law.

Practice Areas

  • Administrative Law
  • Appellate
  • Building and Construction Law
  • Civil Liability Claims
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Competition and Consumer Law
  • Contract Law
  • Coronial Inquests
  • Corporations Law
  • Defamation Law
  • Discrimination Law
  • Equity
  • Family Provision / Wills and Estates
  • Industrial/Employment Law
  • Institutional and Historical Sexual Abuse
  • Insurance Law
  • Intentional Torts
  • Liquor Licensing
  • Local Courts
  • Medical Negligence
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents/CTP Insurance
  • Occupiers Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Personal Injury Commission Proceedings
  • Professional Negligence
  • Property Damage
  • Public Liability
  • TPD and Income Protection
  • Whistle-blower claims
  • Work Injury Damages

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