Tony Kulukovski

Tony Kulukovski, Principal, excels in real estate law and investment matters. Since his admission in 1999, Tony has built a distinguished career in insurance litigation, representing insurers, claims managers, and defendants. His extensive courtroom experience spans the Local, District, Supreme, and Federal Courts, as well as the New South Wales Court of Appeal, the High Court of Australia, NCAT, the Industrial Relations Commission, and the Chief Industrial Magistrates Court. Tony's proficiency in alternative dispute resolution—including settlement conferences, mediations, and arbitrations—cements his reputation as an adept negotiator. His practice areas cover a wide range: general insurance law, products and public liability claims, property damage and economic loss, professional indemnity, building and construction matters, personal injury claims, and occupational health and safety, particularly in WorkCover prosecutions. Tony's expertise has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide in 2018 and 2019 as a leading figure in public and products liability law in New South Wales. Many claims managers and top Australian corporations seek his counsel on civil liability matters. Among his notable cases, Tony represented successful defendants in landmark cases such as Strong v Woolworths Ltd [2012] HCA 5, CPT Manager Ltd in a pivotal High Court decision, and Parker v City of Bankstown RSL Community Club Ltd [2015] NSWCA 246, achieving a favourable outcome at both trial and appeal levels. He also successfully defended a liability claim in Smith v Croote Pty Ltd [2014] NSWCA 35, involving an incident outside licensed premises.