EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Marian brings significant Victorian and Federal procedural expertise, representing government and private clients in Tribunals and Courts across multiple jurisdictions. She has acted in a diverse range of litigated matters and inquiries, including WorkCover and TAC personal injury claims, VWA recoveries, public liability disputes, institutional abuse matters, judicial review proceedings, Coronial investigations and inquests, and discrimination claims.

Marian has managed a substantial portfolio of institutional abuse and other sensitive claims. She recognises the importance of a flexible, trauma-informed approach to litigation and applies this consistently across her practice. Marian is known for providing nuanced and strategic advice to navigate the complexities of sensitive matters, with a strong focus on achieving fair and balanced outcomes.

Marian is committed to delivering effective, value-driven legal services tailored to each client’s goals and needs. She works closely with clients to understand their objectives, enabling her to provide pragmatic and strategic advice on matter management and resolution. Marian is recognised for her strong forensic and analytical skills, as well as her extensive experience in witness preparation and management.

Finally, Marian has extensive experience in managing and preparing witnesses for proceedings and inquiries. She understands the unique and often stressful position witnesses may find themselves in when involved in such matters, and is skilled at forming pragmatic and supportive working relationships to help them navigate the process.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Marian’s experience includes:

• Management of sensitive personal injury and false imprisonment claims brought by self-represented litigants
• Assisting a government department with witness management and preparation in a range of court proceedings and public inquiries
• Acting for the State of Victoria in Perez v State of Victoria & Anor and Kaplan & Others v State of Victoria & Others
• Acting on behalf several independent religious and charitable organisations and education institutions in institutional abuse personal injury claims
• Acting and advisory work in a range of coronial investigations, inquests and complaints/actions brought under discrimination and human rights legislation
• General advisory work on the National Redress Scheme, including the management of protected information under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018.