Evan Atkinson
Solicitor
Evan is a solicitor in our Insurance & Health team and is based in the Sydney office.
"Barry.Nilsson. has an inclusive environment which focuses on the development of its people. There are opportunities for me to further my development as a lawyer, and I consider it a privilege to be mentored by some of the industry’s top practitioners.”
At BN, Evan acts predominantly for international and domestic insurers in the areas of:
- Professional indemnity
- Public liability
“Insurance law provides a variety of interesting and challenging work that stems across multiple industries, giving me the opportunity to interpret and apply different areas of law. I enjoy the challenge that comes with applying my skill set to individual matters and ensuring that disputes are resolved pragmatically with a solid commercial outcome.”
Evan holds a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) and Bachelor of Laws (Honours). He is a member of YIPs.
Insights
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Promissory notes or broken promises? Misleading and deceptive conduct regarding financial products
06 Apr 2021 -
There is no horsing around when it comes to dangerous recreational activities
16 Nov 2020 -
Hazard reduction burns or hazard production burns? Duty of care breached by rural landowners
14 May 2020 -
Duty of care breached and the wrist is history
10 Mar 2020