Blair has worked as an international insurance broker, a private practice lawyer in commercial litigation, in-house counsel in insurance and banking and with a focus on property and building matters.
His areas of expertise include:
- Director, trustee and professional liability claims of all types and industry sectors including in building, financial and technology matters.
- Commercial legal work including legal advice that is practical, simple, focuses on the issues at hand and is akin to that of inhouse counsel in ensuring quick, efficient and value focused advice. Blair has a particular expertise in drafting professional service retainers and client contract terms in building, financial and technology sectors.
- Insurance advice of the highest level. Blair spent many years working for brokers Marsh, Aon, IFS and Honan and has a strong knowledge of insurance and highly regarded both in Australia and internationally for financial lines classes.
Those that know Blair will know that he prides himself on achieving results. He has forged a reputation in the insurance and legal sectors as a disciplined advocate, persistent negotiator and insurance guru for claim disputes.
Outside work Blair loves nothing more than spending time with his children, following soccer, hitting the beach in Torquay with the kids, and bike riding.
Qualifications
LLB(Hons) Bbus, Dip Fin Serv
Recent articles by Blair McNamara
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Building and Plumbing Commission Review Jurisdiction: What Builders Need to Know and How It Impacts You
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Building Defect Disputes: What Apartment Owners and Owners Corporations Need to Know About Making a Claim and The Crucial Role Of A Specialist Construction Lawyer
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Victoria is overhauling building law, why is plumbing insurance still being ignored?
The new Building and Plumbing Administration and Enforcement Bill 2026 still has no changes to plumbing insurance. The Licensed Plumbers General Insurance Order 2002 is failing consumers and plumbers.
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Oppressive conduct, what meets the threshold under s232?
Oppression claims get thrown around a lot in director disputes. The Skytraders case is a solid reminder of what the threshold actually requires and where allegations fall short.
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New bill to formally establish the Building and Plumbing Commission
The Building and Plumbing Administration and Enforcement Bill 2026 had its first reading on 17 March. It abolishes the VBA, creates the BPC and establishes tight new review timelines.
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Two types of insurance claim denials and only one of them is right
Not all insurance claim denials are legitimate. Understanding the difference between a rightly denied claim and one the insurer just doesn't want to pay is critical.
