John Cavanagh
Partner

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Practice group
Compensation LawProfessional biography
John has practised extensively in the areas of accident compensation, employers liability, insurance & common law, acting for WorkSafe Victoria, insurers & employers in all jurisdictions.
John has a special interest in toxic tort claims, in particular asbestos exposure & industrial asthma.
John is recognised in the 2012 - 2019 editions of Best Lawyers in Australia for his expertise in Occupational Health and Safety Law, and in the Melbourne 2015 edition of Doyle's Guide as a Leading WorkSafe & Workers Compensation Lawyer.
John's areas of expertise include:
- asbestos and toxic tort matters;
- industrial asthma;
- industrial accidents;
- public liability damages litigation; and
- accident compensation involving both the Accident Compensation Act and the Workers Compensation Act.
Qualifications
LLB, BCom (Hons)