Hugh Powell

Background

About Hugh Powell

Hugh has worked extensively in the area of personal injury and compensation law 2011, becoming highly experienced in this specialist area. Hugh is a highly regarded lawyer who has acted on matters involving all areas of compensation law including workers’ compensation, public liability and Compulsory Third Party claims. He also has significant experience in master and servant claims including providing advices on entitlement, liability, quantum and evidence, and has previously provided advice in relation to the review and appeal of statutory decisions made by workers’ compensation insurers and the Workers’ Compensation Regulator. In 2019, Hugh was recognised by his peers as a Rising Star in the reputable Australian Doyles Guide Injury and Compensation Law category. In 2021 he was recognised as a recommended work injury, pubic liability and motor vehicle accident lawyer in the Doyles Guide. More recently, Hugh completed a Master of Business Administration (specialising in Management) through the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2022. A natural leader and a person who is committed to working in the community, Hugh is a Board member of Sunshine Coast Rugby Union, a volunteer solicitor at Suncoast Community Legal Service, a former committee member of the Sunshine Coast Law Association and a former Judiciary member of Sunshine Coast Rugby Union.