Lisa Hulcombe
Special Counsel
Lisa Hulcombe is a special counsel in our Insurance & Health team, having joined the Brisbane office in 2007.
‘The environment at Barry.Nilsson. is very supportive. I work with a great team, in a truly collegiate atmosphere.’
Lisa’s core areas of expertise are:
- General liability
- Product liability
- Property damage claims (first and third party)
She also has experience in:
- Professional indemnity
- Investigations
- Recoveries
Lisa acts for a range of clients, including:
- local authorities
- owners and occupiers of residential and commercial premises
- property developers
- construction companies
‘I enjoy the variety of work that I am exposed to in my practice and the challenges the matters present. I also like that my clients all know what’s happening in their matters; they really understand the issues involved and recognise the need to sometimes be flexible in the approaches taken in handling a claim.’
Lisa has been recognised in Best Lawyers for Insurance Law since 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (History). In December 2016 she graduated from the University of Queensland with a Masters of Laws (Advanced). Lisa is now undertaking a second Masters degree, this time in International Relations and International Law.
Insights
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A study in risk: Understanding obvious risks of dangerous recreational activities
08 Apr 2022 -
COVID-19 & Assessing Damages: What is the true measure of a plaintiff's loss?
01 May 2020 -
The response to COVID-19: will insurers in Australia measure up?
27 Apr 2020 -
Smelling sweet: Council not liable to property owners for installation of sewer main
14 Mar 2019