- Notable practitioner for 'Insurance defence (Australia)'
"He is well regarded by insurer clients for his thoroughly commercial approach and close attention to their business objectives."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2020 - A Recommended Lawyer for “Insurance”
Chris Finn is “‘thorough, effective and responsive’
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018 - Chris Finn is “…very committed and has a useful perspective on how claims should be aligned and resourced. He has very good technical expertise and always provides a good council to assist on a claim”.
“He is excellent because he encompasses the Kennedys philosophy of doing things, whilst maintaining high standards of legal advice”.The Gracechurch Report: Asia Pacific Insurance Law 2017 - A Leading Individual for “Insurance” (band 4)
Chris Finn is admired for his "excellent commercial outlook" and has his clients’ "full trust on matters". Clients state: "He is always attentive to our needs and works tirelessly to render the outcomes we seek." He is also described as a "strong performer" who provides "exceptional client service." Chambers Asia Pacific 2015 and 2017
Chris is a Partner in the Sydney office and heads up the casualty claims practice. He qualified in 1993 and has more than 20 years’ experience in insurance and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on professional indemnity and casualty claims.
Chris and his team have extensive experience managing complex claims for domestic and London market insurers across professional indemnity and financialised matters including for Insured accountants, valuers, financial advisers and brokers, property managers and construction professionals.
He has extensive personal injury and liability experience ranging from smaller matters to large, complex and catastrophic claims involving multiple parties, including class actions.
Chris’s expertise also includes shipping and aviation advice and claims as well as insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes across all lines of insurance.
Chris plays an active role in industry bodies including the AILA Committee, Education Sub-Committee, APIG and the Casualty Claims and Reinsurance discussion groups. He regularly writes on insurance law and presents at conferences, industry events and to clients.
