Brett Solomon

Brett Solomon is a seasoned insurance lawyer with a distinguished focus on financial and casualty lines, particularly in professional indemnity, directors and officers liability, and public and products liability. His practice spans a wide array of industries including financial services, construction, resources and energy, and more. Brett's clientele consists of Australian and London-based insurers, major corporate self-insureds, and underwriters in both primary and excess layers. He adeptly manages the complexities of claims involving uninsured components and advises insurers on coverage matters, often navigating litigated defence of declinature decisions. With extensive experience in cross-jurisdictional claims, Brett has actively appeared before Australian courts in both trial and appeal divisions and participated in Commissions of Inquiry and Work Health and Safety prosecutions. He is committed to achieving early, commercial outcomes for his clients, utilising alternative dispute resolution whenever possible. His additional qualifications enable him to serve as a mediator in commercial and insurance disputes, reinforcing his dedication to resolving conflicts efficiently. Brett's career commenced at Bowdens before progressing through prominent roles at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, DibbsBarker, Norton Rose Fulbright, and currently as a Principal at Gilchrist Connell. His professional journey is complemented by his educational foundation in Accounting and Law with Honours from the Queensland University of Technology. Throughout his career, Brett has continuously engaged with professional associations, contributing as a Queensland Committee Member for the Australian Insurance Law Association, underscoring his commitment to the field.