Chris Finn

2022

• Notable practitioner for 'Insurance Defence (Australia)'
  A market source's observation that he is "well liked by clients" is confirmed by a client who notes that, in addition to being "really accurate and really thorough," he is also highly responsive, the same source saying: "It doesn't take him long to get a file and do what needs to be done."
  Chambers Asia Pacific 2022
• Recognised in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers Australia for 'Insurance Law' and 'Personal Injury Litigation'. 
  Chris has been recognised by Best Lawyers in both practice areas since 2018.

2021

• Leading lawyer for 'Defendant Public and Product Liability (New South Wales)'
  Doyles Guide 2021
• Leading lawyer for 'Professional Indemnity (New South Wales)'
  Doyles Guide 2021
• Recommended lawyer for 'Dispute Resolution: Litigation (Australia)'
  The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021
  
• Recommended lawyer for 'Insurance (Australia)'
  The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021
• Notable practitioner for 'Insurance Defence (Australia)'
  An "engaged and responsive" lawyer who "understands the unique pressures on an in-house counsel and can offer pragmatic and practical approaches to meeting those challenges."
  Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

2020

• 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

2018

• Recommended lawyer for 'Insurance (Australia)'
  Chris Finn is “‘thorough, effective and responsive’.
  The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018
  

2017

• Recommended in The Gracechurch Report
  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
• Leading Individual for 'Insurance (Australia)'
  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

• Successfully defending a municipal authority in a catastrophic personal injury claim in the High Court, which redefines the scope of the law of duty of care in Australia (Wyong Shire Council ats Vairy);
• Successfully representing insurers of a litigated denial of indemnity claim under a directors and officers insurance policy on the basis of fraudulent non-disclosure and other policy conditions (GIO ats Porter);
• Acting for liability insurers in a property damage/business interruption claim worth over a $100M arising from a gas explosion in New South Wales, which was resolved on extremely favourable terms;
• Successfully representing a multinational property management company in relation to a claim for alleged negligence and misleading deceptive conduct in excess of $5M.  Judgement obtained in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal (CBRE ats Makings Custodian);
• Acting on behalf of London underwriters in successfully defending a claim in the New South Wales Supreme Court against the insured operators of a licenced venue where negligent assault and trespass was alleged.