Rachel Patterson

Senior Associate
melbourne

Rachel is an experienced insurance lawyer with a background in construction and professional indemnity litigation. She regularly appears in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal, the County Court of Victoria and the Supreme Court of Victoria.

She is committed to providing tailored, practical advice and finding commercial resolutions for her clients.

Prior to joining Gilchrist Connell, Rachel served as Senior Legal Counsel at a global insurer, gaining valuable insights into the insurance industry. This role enhanced her expertise and ability to deliver tailored, commercial solutions that consider the needs of both insurer and insured clients.

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