Lauren Ritchie

Lauren is a Special Counsel in Kennedys’ Melbourne office with close to 20 years’ experience in insurance law and litigation. She acts for major insurers across a broad range of claims, including property damage, public liability and professional indemnity disputes.

Lauren's practice includes a focus on property damage and personal injury claims, construction disputes and claims against a range of professionals including financial services providers and construction professionals. She also regularly provides coverage advice in respect of complex indemnity issues, acts in coverage disputes, and assists insurer clients with policy interpretation and policy obligations.

Lauren represents a diverse range of insurance, commercial and government clients, and has strong experience in all aspects of litigation. She is a former committee member of the Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA) and a current member of AILA, APIG and Women in Insurance.