We provide advice to claims managers and claims specialists, employers and compensating authorities on their rights and obligations.
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We provide advice to claims managers and claims specialists, employers and compensating authorities on their rights and obligations.
Our advice is practical and results driven. We offer solutions to employers, registered employers and insurers on their workplace and workers compensation obligations.
We can assist in recovery actions where a third party liability might arise. We can offer guidance on understanding or reducing the premium impact of claims. Our service is high quality and cost effective.
Our services extend to providing advice to registered employers on premium queries and reviews where appropriate. We can communicate with other parties on your behalf and develop precedents for future use.
We have a specialised practice in self-insurance and assist self-insured employers in managing their claims and liabilities and develop practices and strategies to reduce the cost impact of claims to employers.
We will assist our clients develop an understanding of their responsibilities and their rights and provide representation in the dispute process in local courts and tribunals
Arkja is an energetic and passionate lawyer with a forensic mind and effective communication style. Arkja’s background was in corporate and commercial and general personal injury work before deciding her passion lies in workplace, compensation and injury litigation.
Arkja holds a degree in Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice, is a member of the Law Society of South Australia and Self-Insurers of South Australia. She is open-minded and focused and wants to help our clients navigate legal issues. Arkja’s kind and open-minded approach makes her a great fit for our firm and clients.
In her spare time, Arkja enjoys spending time cooking, sewing, reading and hiking.
The Founder and Principal
Tahlia is energetic and driven and believes in having a collaborative approach with clients and opposing parties is the best way to achieve outcomes.
Tahlia has always practiced in the areas of liability, compensation and insurance. Client centred outcomes is what she is passionate about.
Tahlia is a member of the Young Lawyers Support Group, providing guidance and support to fellow members of the legal profession.
Acting almost exclusively for employers, self-insurers and insurers Tahlia has developed a diverse practice and client base.
She provides risk management and strategic advice and is passionate about helping clients influence and control their outcomes and be involved in the process.
Tahlia is determined to find solutions for her clients that are practical and cost effective.
She appears predominantly in the South Australian Employment Court as well as the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts. She is also admitted to practice in the High Court.
Tahlia is a member of the South Australia Employment Tribunal Legal Stakeholder Group and is a mentor to young lawyers. She has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Defendant Workers Compensation and Insurance Lawyer.
When Tahlia is not at work she enjoys her time with her husband and two young boys, who keep her active and fulfilled!
Office Administrator
Meet Sylvie, the backbone of our team! With a knack for keeping the gears turning, Sylvie is all about delivering top-notch client service with efficiency that perfectly aligns with our values.
Her role involves providing crucial support to both our professional staff and clients, playing a key part in ensuring the seamless functioning of our firm. Sylvie’s dedication to our brand is evident in her commitment to delivering projects on time and always with a smile.
Beyond her work with our team and clients, Sylvie is passionately pursuing her academic journey, working towards a degree in Law.
We consider ourselves lucky to have Sylvie as a permanent member of our team, and we’re confident that her unwavering dedication will continue to be a valuable asset for years to come.
Legal Clerk
Meet Ellie, the organisational powerhouse that elevates our team’s performance to new heights! As a key player in delivering top-notch legal services, Ellie’s super-organised approach ensures that we operate at our best. A shining example of intelligence and focus, she was the Dux at her school and continues to excel in her legal studies.
Ellie’s dedication extends to supporting our lawyers in providing quality work and the excellent service our clients expect. With unparalleled attention to detail, she’s the secret ingredient that enhances our legal work.
We love having Ellie on our team, and we secretly hope (please!) that she chooses to stay with us even after she’s qualified to appear in court
A student of Law and Health Sciences, she excels in both her legal aptitude and ability as well as her communication skills.
Ella is in our client services team where she sits as a Law Clerk and Administrative Assistant. In this role, Ella’s skills and passion as well as her teamwork and motivation can be seen.
Ella’s sharp mind and authentic empathetic character makes her fit perfectly with our team and she is well liked by her peers and our clients alike.
She attributes a lot of her commitment and drive to her upbringing and family values. Feel free to reach out to Ella who is always happy to lend a hand.
William Duddy, Legal Consultant
Will works in our practice as a Legal Consultant and brings a depth of knowledge and experience that spans more than forty years.
He commenced his career as an Associate to a Supreme Court Justice and then worked in senior roles in various firms before becoming Partner in his own firm, where he worked for over 20 years. He and that firm were recognised as pre – eminent by clients and peers in the RTW jurisdiction.
Will left private practice in 2022 to work with the Crown Solicitors Office before joining this firm as a Legal Consultant in 2023.
Will has spent his career advising and representing both small and large self-insured employers and registered employers in complex compensation , employment and liability issues. He delivers measured advice and practicality in the work that he does with a focus on conciliating outcomes where appropriate and litigation expertise gained over his years in private and public practice
Will’s core expertise is in strategic and risk management advice. He represents our clients and provides advice in compensation, insurance, liability , employment and recovery matters.
Will enjoys spending time at home in the Adelaide Hills with his family and is a keen gardener and reader.