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Leigh Davidson is a founding Principal Solicitor at Advantage Legal, celebrated for his dedication to supporting injured individuals. Known for his innovative approach, Leigh often surprises clients with his ability to view legal challenges from a distinctive angle, crafting strategies that consider future implications. His forward-thinking methods earned him the Australasian Lawyer Most Influential Lawyer award in 2022 in the changemaker category. Leigh's experience spans working with compensation law firms and ASX-listed insurance companies, highlighting his commitment to refining compensation schemes in NSW. His contributions include providing evidence to the NSW Parliament Legislative Council Standing Committee on Law and Justice to help improve the motor accident compensation scheme for injured individuals. In addition to his leadership role at Advantage Legal, Leigh is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law and serves as the Deputy Chair of the NSW Law Society Injury Compensation Committee. His past role as a Decision Maker at the Dispute Resolution Service further demonstrates his depth of expertise. Leigh has a strong interest in bicycle safety and explores how emerging technologies, such as autonomous vehicles, are reshaping legal considerations.
Futures Committee | Committee Member
Law Council of Australia
Jul 2024 - Present • 2 years 4 months
Non Executive Board Member
Bicycle NSW
Sep 2023 - Present • 3 years 2 months
Deputy Chair | Injury Compensation Committee
The Law Society of NSW
Dec 2020 - Present • 5 years 11 months
Committee Member | Injury Compensation Committee
The Law Society of NSW
Dec 2018 - Nov 2020 • 1 year 11 months
Decision Maker | Merit Reviewer
NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority
Aug 2018 - Nov 2020 • 2 years 3 months
Principal Solicitor | Managing Director
Advantage Legal
Feb 2018 - Present • 8 years 9 months
Non Executive Director
Adminify
Jun 2017 - Present • 9 years 5 months
Manager | Public Policy & Industry Affairs
IAG
Mar 2017 - Jan 2018 • 10 months
Manager | Regulatory Policy
IAG
Jan 2015 - Mar 2017 • 2 years 2 months
Committee Member | Injury Compensation Committee
The Law Society of NSW
Dec 2013 - Nov 2017 • 3 years 11 months
Senior Policy Advisor
IAG
Sep 2012 - Jan 2015 • 2 years 4 months
Solicitor
IAG
Jul 2010 - Sep 2012 • 2 years 2 months
Solicitor & Paralegal
Private Practice
Mar 2007 - Jul 2010 • 3 years 4 months
Paralegal
Feb 2005 - Mar 2007 • 2 years 1 month
Company Directors Course (GAICD)
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Higher School Certificate
St Joseph's College Hunters Hill
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and International Relations
UNSW
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP)
The College of Law Australia
LPAB - Diploma of Law (DIP LAW)
University of Sydney
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
