Sydney Barrister · Accredited Mediator · Arbitrator

Resolving complex disputes, sensibly and out of court.

Philip Carr brings 38 years of legal practice and more than 800 mediations to insurance, professional negligence, personal injury, commercial and succession disputes across New South Wales.

38
Years in practice
800+
Mediations conducted
2004
Called to the NSW Bar
Philip Carr, Sydney barrister and mediator
Practice areas

Where Philip is most often briefed.

Deep specialisation in insurance and liability, with broad civil and commercial experience as counsel and mediator.

Insurance & TPD

Insurance and reinsurance disputes, TPD and life claims, financial lines, and insurance-related litigation.

Professional negligence

Claims against solicitors, hospitals and medical practitioners, engineers, architects, project managers and brokers.

Personal injury & common law

Common law claims, motor accident and work injury damages, and Personal Injury Commission matters.

Commercial & equity

Commercial disputes, partnership and joint venture matters, Australian Consumer Law and trade practices.

Succession & family provision

Family provision, Succession Act claims, estate disputes and related equity proceedings.

Administrative & inquiries

Administrative and migration law, and inquiries before ICAC, ASIC, APRA, ACCC and Special Commissions.

Testimonials

What instructing practitioners say.

"Philip is a determined mediator, understanding of complex legal and factual issues and of the human psychological dynamic that serves the resolution of a matter. He works sensibly and is friendly, delivering the depth of experience that often defines a successful mediation outcome. I highly recommend him."

Principal & Managing DirectorStacks Law Firm — July 2019

"Philip works tirelessly to achieve an outcome. He is not coercive; he is constructive with suggestions to open lines of communication. He appreciates the nuances of the negotiations and never considers a negotiation lost. His credentials are impressive. His results are better."

PartnerMoray & Agnew Lawyers, Sydney — July 2019

"He brings an enthusiastic attitude which, combined with his diligence, assists the parties in working towards resolution. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a mediator."

PartnerGillis Delaney Lawyers — July 2019

"Philip makes the process easier for practitioners. He comes prepared, knows what the issues are, and makes my clients feel at ease. With Philip as mediator I can sense my clients feeling they are getting a fair go — and the positive results are proof of that."

Special CounselGerard Malouf & Partners — November 2019

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