We act for a number of local, national and international insurers, self insureds and mutual funds for whom we strive to deliver:
- quality, personalised legal services;
- a fast response time; and
- cost-effective commercial advice and representation.
Since inception (the firm was formally known as Pynt + Partners and Denman Popperwell Lawyers), our philosophy has been that our services are best delivered by our experienced partners and senior lawyers, supported where appropriate by junior lawyers or clerks.
While our practice is focused on the provision of legal services to professionals in the legal and construction industries for which we appreciate that both insurer and insured require us to deal with issues quickly, efficiently, effectively and with discretion, we also accept instructions on general insurance matters, D & O claims, public liability and employers' indemnity matters.
Our aim is to have a clear appreciation of our clients’ approach to business and dispute resolution so that we are in the best position to give effective and practical commercial advice.
Director Sean Popperwell.
Phylicia Fenwick
LLB phylicia@popperwellco.com.auPhylicia is an Associate with Popperwell & Co.
Phylicia studied journalism at Murdoch University, graduating in 2010, while simultaneously studying law at the University of Western Australia, during which time she also worked in commercial radio. With a Bachelor of Laws obtained in 2012, Phylicia shunned the lights and thrill of a career in journalism and was admitted to practice as a solicitor in Western Australia in 2013.
She began her practical legal training with Sean Popperwell and following her admission has practiced primarily in professional indemnity insurance and assisted in litigation in the District and Supreme Courts of Western Australia and the Federal Court.
Phylicia is a member of the Law Society of Western Australia and the Australian Insurance Law Association.
Sean Popperwell
LLB (Hons) sean@popperwellco.com.auSean was admitted to practice as a barrister in 1987 in England & Wales. He came to Western Australia in 1990 and was admitted to practice here in 1991.
Sean’s practice in insurance law commenced in 2001 following a number of years working in a general commercial practice which included litigation, property and corporate law. He now practices primarily in professional indemnity insurance and manages actions in the Supreme, District and Federal Courts. Sean regularly appears in these jurisdictions and the Court of Appeal and has appeared as junior counsel in the High Court of Australia. Sean is a panel solicitor for Law Mutual (WA) (the professional indemnity scheme for legal practitioners in Western Australia). He also represents professionals in the construction industry and company directors and officers.
Sean is a member of the Law Society of Western Australia and has served the Society on ad hoc committees. He delivers papers relevant to risk management for Law Mutual insureds. Sean has also presented papers for Legalwise and the Australian Insurance Law Association of which he is also a member.
Away from the office Sean enjoys producing and consuming olive oil and wine and you will find him on the golf course in Summer and on the side of a rugby field in Winter.
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