David Collins

Special Counsel, Disputes, Litigation and Resolution
David Collins

David Collins is Special Counsel in our disputes, litigation and resolution team. He has over two decades of litigation experience, having practised since 1999 in Bristol in the United Kingdom and in NSW since 2007, and has dealt with more than 2,000 disputes across commercial disputes, professional negligence, property and equity, insurance law, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.

A qualified mediator trained in conflict management coaching, David takes a practical, collaborative approach to negotiation, and has an excellent record in court and at tribunal when settlement is not possible. Before joining the firm in 2017, he was National Claims Manager at a specialist insurer, overseeing claims handling across Australia.

Areas of practice

Qualifications and memberships

  • Master of Laws (Commercial Litigation), College of Law
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of East Anglia; Postgraduate Diploma in Law and Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice, University of the West of England
  • Qualified mediator
  • Guest lecturer, University of Newcastle Law School Practice Program

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Effective dispute resolution starts with understanding. I am dedicated to providing clear, practical advice and working collaboratively with my clients to achieve the best possible outcome, whether at the negotiating table or in the courtroom.

David in five words

practical, experienced, thorough, collaborative, determined.

What clients value

that he takes time to understand their situation, communicates clearly, and works to achieve the best result as efficiently as possible.

Strategic legal guidance when it matters most.

We start with a confidential conversation. There is no jargon and no pressure, just a clear sense of your options and what we would do next.

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