Private and public institutions managing volume claims under statutory frameworks carry significant financial, regulatory and reputational risks. Results must be delivered across a broad portfolio within tight regulatory constraints, while ensuring the right outcome on every individual assignment.
Faculti Lawyers has the discipline, capability and technology to deliver results across diverse assignments with specialist expertise, care and skill to deliver exceptional advice and outcomes each and every time.
At Faculti Lawyers our ability to manage the complexities of statutory schemes through expertise and stakeholder engagement has allowed us to be one of the most trusted and longest serving panel firms in the industry. On three occasions we have been the recipient of WorkSafe's Victoria's strategic priorities award that underpins our dedication to aligning with the values and needs of our clients.
Faculti Lawyers is defined by our commitment to quality, service and teamwork. We take pride in our responsiveness and our ability to adapt and prosper in changing times.
What we do
Faculti Lawyers advises statutory authorities and self-insured employers on the defence and management of personal injury claims governed by statutory frameworks. Our expert lawyers have experience across all jurisdictions and a deep understanding of our clients and the legislative frameworks in which they operate, both in pre-litigated and litigated settings.
Statutory compensation claims can be novel, complex and technical. Each and every claim requires careful review and a bespoke approach to resolution. Faculti Lawyers are statutory compensation experts trusted to deal with the most sensitive and significant claims. Our expertise extends to all matters of statutory entitlement and defence of claims including but not limited to those concerning causation, mental injury, significant contributing factor, nature of employment, management action, serious and wilful misconduct, medical and like expenses, employment, PIAWE and impairment. Our significant technical expertise combined with our pragmatic approach and deep industry knowledge ensures successful management and defence of these claims whilst ensuring efficient benefit delivery when appropriate.
Common law claims carry considerable financial and reputational risk. An understanding of industry, diligent investigation and an empathetic approach are the key to any successful defence. Faculti Lawyers are experts in defending common law claims and have a proven track record of success at every stage, from threshold issues, through to jury trials and beyond to all levels of appeal. We understand that the best results arise from early and diligent investigation and that each claim requires a bespoke approach to ensure a successful defence or early resolution when appropriate.
Psychiatric injury claims are among the most sensitive, difficult and complex matters in the insurance portfolio. Faculti Lawyers defend psychiatric injury claims brought against public and private institutions including claims involving bullying and harassment, overwork and management action. We also provide regulatory advice on mental injury thresholds, risk management and claims advice.
Toxic tort, dust diseases and occupational disease claims require specialist expertise. Causation is rarely straight forward, multiple parties usually carry risk and often claims must move with urgency. Long latency periods mean investigations can be difficult and industry understanding is crucial. Diseases arising in occupational settings are often novel and an understanding of current and trending epidemiological and medical studies is essential. Faculti Lawyers is an industry leader in dealing with these claims. We are regularly trusted to act and advise on claims relating to asbestos exposure, silicosis related diseases, cancers, occupational diseases and noise induced hearing loss. Our work draws on specialist technical expertise, management of claims across multiple jurisdictions and established relationships with occupational hygiene, medical and forensic experts.
Managing financial and reputational risk by reducing and avoiding claims starts by understanding claims management and the regulatory environment. Faculti Lawyers are experts in providing bespoke front end advice to major public and private institutions about a wide variety of claims issues. We have undertaken specialist assignments on compensation scheme design, legislative reform and a broad range of scheme sensitive issues.
Claims arising from accidental death carry the highest human, regulatory and reputational weight for any institution. Faculti Lawyers are one of few firms regularly acting in this space for workplace fatalities and the dependency, common law and regulatory proceedings that follow. Our senior lawyers act with skill, diligence and empathy to ensure the right result and that, when compensation is payable, it is delivered to claimants and their families without delay.
Proceedings brought arising from government bodies exercising a statutory function require a deep understanding of administrative law and technical expertise and often carry significant reputational and financial risk. Faculti Lawyers provide expert advice and reputation for statutory bodies both in exercising their statutory functions and defending judicial review proceedings, including reviews arising from Medical Panel decisions.
Self-insurers carry the claims function internally and need legal support that integrates with their operating model, not one that sits apart from it. Faculti Lawyers provide expert representation to self-insured employers in statutory and common law claims and advice on claims management and regulatory issues. Our team has acted for some of Australia's largest public companies who self-insurer, including in aviation and other complex operating environments.
How we deliver
At Faculti Lawyers our people sit at the centre of everything we do. We are expert lawyers but we also pride ourselves on our team first approach, care for our work and our commitment to developing future talent for the benefit of our clients now and into the future.
Our people combined with our systems and technology ensure we are able to deliver a quality service with detailed reporting and insights, management of workflows, meeting defined KPIs and exceeding performance benchmarks.
Track record
For four decades the team at Faculti Lawyers has provided public and private institutions with legal advice and representation in statutory insurance and common law claims. We have a track record of leading our industry with integrity and professionalism. Faculti is a trusted team of expert legal practitioners that partners with our clients to deliver a tailored, responsive and focused service that aligns with their objectives.
Faculti Lawyers grew out of Thomsons, one of Australia's emerging top-tier corporate firms, and brings that institutional pedigree into a delivery model purpose-built for high-volume claim portfolios.