Rob Marando

Rob Marando is a versatile lawyer serving as Director at Momentum Legal, with comprehensive academic qualifications, holding Bachelor degrees in Law and Environmental Studies, along with tertiary studies in medical physics, human biology, pathology, radiology, and ultrasound. Before founding Momentum Legal, Rob was a partner at Western Australia's largest independent law firm. Rob's extensive legal expertise spans multiple practice areas. In agriculture, he has handled litigation involving agricultural product defects leading to fire, property damage, and personal injury. In construction and engineering, Rob has represented a wide array of parties, including principals, contractors, and subcontractors, addressing design, construction, and product defect disputes, along with insurance coverage consultations and litigation. Within the corporate sphere, Rob has worked with entities ranging from small private companies to global energy firms, dealing with breaches of contract, negligence claims, and defective products. He has also defended directors and executives against allegations of breached duties and misleading conduct. Rob’s government sector experience includes representing local councils, statutory authorities, and statutory trusts, primarily focusing on safety issues. For the health and home care sectors, he has advised hospitals, medical professionals, and aged care facilities on professional duty breaches and coronial investigations. Insurance law is another key area of Rob's expertise, where he has represented both insurers and insured parties in matters of indemnity, liability, and risk auditing. His litigation prowess is well demonstrated through his involvement in both straightforward and complex cases, exemplified by his participation in significant cases such as Di Vincenzo v McKrill and ASIC v Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. In the not-for-profit sector, Rob assists organisations with legal advice on operations and event management. His work in the oil, gas, mining, and refining industries includes HSSE compliance and emergency planning. He also represents professionals in alleged negligence cases across various domains, including health, engineering, and accounting. Rob is well-versed in personal injury law, addressing claims related to liability and indemnity. His involvement in recreation and tourism includes advisory and educational roles, focusing on risk management and legal defences. Additionally, Rob's contributions to transport and logistics involve advising on trading terms and compliance with safety legislation.