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Brockhill & Usherwood Lawyers

Brockhill & Usherwood Lawyers

location
Melbourne, VIC | Torquay, VIC | Geelong, VIC

About Us

Blair McNamara is the Principal Lawyer at Brockhill & Usherwood Lawyers, bringing a wealth of experience in insurance law, professional liability, and building and property disputes. Holding a Bachelor of Laws with Honours, a Bachelor of Business, and a Diploma in Financial Services, Blair combines a robust academic background with practical expertise gained from working at Lloyds of London, major corporations, and as an insurance General Counsel. Blair’s extensive career encompasses advising building industry professionals and property owners on complex legal issues related to professional indemnity insurance, public liability, and employment law. His deep understanding of insurance law equips clients with the insight necessary to navigate claims and coverage effectively, ensuring they make informed decisions in commercial and building disputes. At Brockhill & Usherwood Lawyers, Blair leads a team committed to providing strategic and practical legal solutions. The firm’s experience spans dispute resolution for structural and water-related property issues, including strata properties, as well as guiding clients through litigation from initial consultation to court proceedings at VCAT and all Victorian courts. Blair's approach involves engaging relevant industry experts to support thorough case assessments, helping clients resolve disputes efficiently while minimising cost and risk. Clients seeking advice on legal risk management, contract negotiation, or employment matters within the building industry benefit from Blair’s comprehensive knowledge and commitment to protecting their professional and commercial interests. Whether representing building professionals or property owners, Blair McNamara stands out for his specialised expertise and pragmatic approach to complex legal challenges in the construction and insurance sectors.

Practice Areas

Building and Construction
Insurance
Commercial Law
Estate Planning
Deceased Estates
Construction Law
Conveyancing
Disputes
Litigation & Disputes
Property Disputes
Wills and Estates

Specialisations

Litigation & Disputes

BU Lawyers have extensive experience handling professional liability disputes involving a wide range of professionals, including solicitors, conveyancers, financial advisers, building experts, and medical practitioners. Their strong knowledge of professional indemnity insurance allows them to effectively negotiate with insurers and pursue resolution through strategic offers of compromise or, when necessary, rigorous legal proceedings aimed at achieving favourable outcomes for clients. In addition, BU Lawyers are proficient in managing complex financial service disputes and claims under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), including shareholder conflicts, director disputes, and creditor issues. They regularly assist with debt recovery through statutory demands and provide robust representation in insolvency matters, particularly within the building industry. Their approach combines clear legal advice with practical solutions, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently while being well-prepared for court or tribunal proceedings when required.

Building and Construction

Building defect disputes - dwellings Building defect disputes - owners corporations Structural engineering disputes Water Act/Water flow disputes Protection works disputes

Commercial Law

Professional service agreements Contract advice and disputes

Disputes

Restraint of trade, non-compete and post-employment obligations specialists.

Our Team

Blair McNamara

Blair McNamara

Principal Lawyer

locationMelbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Commercial LawProperty LawLitigation & Disputes
Katy Gale

Katy Gale

Associate Lawyer

locationMelbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Commercial LawLitigation & DisputesEmployment Law

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Office Locations

Melbourne, VIC

Location530 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC

Torquay, VIC

Location15D, 222 Fischer Street, Torquay, VIC

Geelong, VIC

Location60 Moorabool Street, Geelong, VIC

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
  • Strata Law
  • Superannuation
  • Trusts
Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • Estate Administration
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Litigation & Disputes
  • Building and Construction
  • Civil
  • Debt Recovery
  • General Advice
  • High court
  • Insurance
  • Local Court
  • Magistrates Court
  • Mediation
  • Supreme Court
Property Law
  • Construction Law
  • Conveyancing
  • Property Disputes