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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In 2024 - 25 VCAT had over 2000 building defect applications
That’s after those applications have been through DBDRV. So there are many more to come under the new regime.
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Are you a Victorian based building practitioner or property owner?
If YES, you need to understand the new domestic building laws! Due to take shape in just under 5 months! (1 July 2026).
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Positive housing market growth for 2026
This HIA article describes the positive housing market growth for 2026 in apartments as well as stand alone dwellings - which is great news!
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Morning all from Torquay!
Firstly, No, I’m not still on leave - just working from our Torquay Lawyers office today. What an amazing view.
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How to get your professional or sub contractor terms and conditions reviewed
Here are 4 key items I focus on when undertaking an ‘ANNUAL’ review.
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Restraint of trade
At Brockhill & Usherwood Lawyers and as a specialist dispute lawyer with a dedicated suite of lawyers across building and financial disputes we commonly deal with RESTRAINT.