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Kelly has quickly established herself as a respected litigator and insurance lawyer as well as coverage and defence counsel in matters involving alleged breaches of professional, statutory and common law duties, complex indemnity disputes, commercial litigation, superannuation law disputes and in response to various public and regulatory inquiries.
Kelly thrives on taking on novel and complex work. She regularly acts as defence counsel in high profile matters where she provides invaluable and strategic advice. She also regularly advises on contentious casualty, third party liability, contract works and professional indemnity disputes to both local and international clients.
She remains at the forefront of the latest developments and emerging trends in her field. She regularly engages and contributes to thought leadership by publishing articles, speaking at both internal and external presentations and attending seminars and uses these experiences to enrich and share valuable insights and perspectives.
Kelly MacDonald has been recognised in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia for Insurance Law.
Experience
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Acting on behalf of insurers of shopping centres, carparks, hotels and bars, market licensees, small business owners, cleaning contractors, and operators of inflatable castles and obstacle courses, in litigated personal injury claims in Victorian and Tasmanian courts.
