Experience
Ahranee is a highly experienced insurance litigator, specialising in the defence of personal injury claims. Her expertise includes public and product liability, toxic torts, accident & health claims, policy interpretation and coverage advice.
Ahranee represents a wide range of industries, including construction, hospitality and security, retail and education.
Ahranee's clients value her service excellence, technical advice and commercial approach to reducing claims, risk and costs. She is a trusted advocate for her clients who is highly regarded for her forensic analysis and outcome driven strategies
Memberships
• The NSW Association for Women in Insurance (former President)
• Australian Insurance Lawyers Association
• Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales
• New South Wales Claims Discussion Group
Awards
Best Lawyers in Australia 2020-2023
Insurance Law
Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession 2020 and 2022-2024
Public & Product Liability Lawyers – Defendant (New South Wales)
Recent Cases
• Acting for principals and subcontractors in multi-party, large loss claims arising from injuries and fatalities to workers, including advice on workers compensation recoveries, contractual disputes and dual insurances issues
• Acting in compensation to relatives and nervous shock claims often arising from workplace fatalities, assisting organisations and insurers navigate SafeWork investigations
• Defending defective product and consumer guarantee claims under the Australian Consumer Law on behalf of manufacturers and suppliers
• Acting for security contractors and hoteliers in relation to allegations of false imprisonment, assault and battery
• Acting for recreational facilities, gymnasiums and sporting organisations in respect of injuries to participants and spectators
• Acting for education institutions in relation to allegations of bullying and abuse
• Managing high-frequency claims portfolios for large retail and commercial property owners, managing agents, cleaning and security contractors
• Acting in the Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW in claims arising from exposure to silicosis and historic asbestos
• Advising on disability claims and coverage disputes arising from claims for TPD and income protection