Philip Hunter

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Philip Hunter is a partner in HWL Ebsworth’s national transport group.

Philip has expertise in :

Maritime, Aviation & Transport
Advice and conduct of claims arising from cargo, personal injuries and related liability claims. Contract documentation, charter parties and industry issues.

Insurance
Claims arising from cargo damage, personal injuries and property damage including related recoveries and subrogation issues.

Resolution of disputes arising from breach of contract, charter parties and contracts of affreightment and rights of obligations of charterers and cargo owners.

General & commercial litigation
Acting in commercial litigation and dispute resolution in maritime, mining, aviation, banking, joint ventures and trade practices as well as the intellectual property area of law in all Australian jurisdictions.

Native title
Prominent Native Title lawyer providing advice on nature, existence and extinguishment of Native Title. Advises on the application and operation of Native Title and cultural heritage legislation in both the Federal and State jurisdictions. Conduct and carriage of several significant High Court Cases involving Native Title and extinguishment issues for successful appellants.

Advises in relation to alternative dispute resolution and future act negotiations concerning Native Title.