Michael Bath

Michael Bath, a Partner at Carter Newell, has over two decades of experience in insurance and commercial litigation. Leading the Sydney office, he brings a wealth of knowledge from his work in top-tier and boutique firms. His practice encompasses a wide array of insurance clauses, including contract works, construction risk, industrial special risks, professional indemnity, medical malpractice, employment practices liability, and general liability. Michael has garnered a reputation for advising both insurers and insureds on large-scale, complex property and construction losses, playing pivotal roles in some of Australia's most notable disputes in these areas. His expertise extends to complex commercial litigation and class actions across Australian jurisdictions, with a particular focus on private arbitrations in construction, financial services, and allied health. Known as a lawyer's lawyer, Michael often represents solicitors and barristers in professional liability disputes. His academic background, with first-class honours in developmental neurobiology, underpins his strong ties with the health sector, where he advises on medical and allied health matters. Michael's leadership roles include over eleven years as a Partner at Carter Newell, after serving as Special Counsel. His career includes valuable tenures at Wotton + Kearney, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, and Minter Ellison, progressing from Solicitor to Senior Associate. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney and remains actively involved in industry bodies such as the Australian Professional Indemnity Group and the Medical Law Society of NSW.