ADVANTAGE LEGAL: 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

As 2024 draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to reflect and share some of the incredible milestones achieved throughout 2024. At Advantage Legal, we’ve continued to grow, advocate and make a difference for our clients and the broader community. Here’s a snapshot of our standout moments from the year.

Our Winning Moments

This year, we proudly brought home several prestigious awards, cementing our commitment to excellence in NSW personal injury compensation law:

• Australasian Lawyer: Advantage Legal named one of the 2024 Top Boutique Firms.
• Australian Lawyers: Leigh Davidson named one of the Most Influential Lawyers of 2024 for the third consecutive year.
• Acquisition International Business Excellence Award: Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year.
• Australia Prestige Awards: Honoured as Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year for our exceptional service and results.
• Corporate LiveWire Prestige Award: Recognising our continued innovation and dedication.
• Doyle’s Guide Recognition:
  • Advantage Legal named a Leading Motor Accident Compensation Law Firm in NSW.
  • Our Practice Principal, Leigh Davidson, recognised as a Leading Lawyer in Motor Vehicle Accident and Public Liability Compensation and was further recognised as a Leading Australian Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Lawyer!

Celebrating as Finalists

In addition to our wins, we were pleased to be finalists in several other high profile awards this year:

• Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards: Recognising and celebrating the contributions of women-led small businesses in Australia.
• Australian Small Business Champion Awards: Recognising excellence among Australia’s small businesses.
• Local Business Awards – City Suburbs: A testament to our impact within the local community.
• Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards:
  • Personal Injury Partner of the Year.
  • Insurance Partner of the Year.
• Business xCellence Awards for Legal Services: Acknowledging our outstanding contributions to legal services.

Our team celebrated these achievements together, enjoying an award night gala dinner to reflect on the hard work and dedication that brought us here.

Team Growth and New Beginnings

• Photoshoot Fun: This year, we captured the vibrant energy of our team during a photoshoot, filled with laughter and camaraderie.

• Welcoming New Talent: As Advantage Legal continues to grow, we’ve welcomed new team members who bring fresh energy and expertise to our practice.

Volunteer Committees

• NSW Law Society Injury Compensation Committee – This year, our Practice Principal, Leigh Davidson, continued to actively contribute to the legal profession through key committee roles. As Deputy Chair of the NSW Law Society Injury Compensation Committee, Leigh played a vital role in advancing the rights of individuals and improving injury compensation schemes in NSW. This work included assisting with submissions, reviews and ongoing collaborations with regulators such as SIRA and the Personal Injury Commission.

• Law Council of Australia – Futures Committee – Leigh has been appointed by the NSW Law Society to represent them on the Law Council of Australia’s Futures Committee. This committee focuses on critical issues facing the legal profession, including the safe and ethical adoption of AI and emerging technologies, addressing cyber risks and privacy concerns and improving legal education for current and future practitioners. Advantage Legal remains committed to promoting the responsible use of AI for the benefit of clients and the broader community and we are proud to support Leigh’s contributions in these areas.

Partnerships and Advocacy

Our commitment to advocacy and collaboration has never been stronger:

• Bicycle NSW Partnership:
  This year, we deepened our partnership with Bicycle NSW, promoting cyclist safety and well-being across the state.
  
  
• Parliamentary Advocacy:
  Our Practice Principal, Leigh Davidson represented the NSW Law Society at the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and other mobility devices, alongside other industry legal experts.

Sharing Our Expertise

Our team continues to lead discussions and educate the community on key legal topics:

• Law Society Specialist Accreditation Conference:
  • Both our Practice Principals, Leigh Davidson and Ana Jaglic attended the conference.
  • Leigh moderated a panel on “A Collaborative Approach to Rehabilitation in NSW CTP Claims” which emphasised the importance of prompt, quality rehabilitation in the compensation process.
    
    
• Webinars with Bicycle NSW:
  This year, we participated in several engaging webinars with Bicycle NSW:

1. 1. 1. What to Do After a Bicycle Accident featuring Peter McLean (Bicycle NSW).
      2. From Car Crash to Comeback featuring Tim Keeley (Physio Fitness).
      3. Against All Odds: Mick Dunne’s Return to Cycling featuring Mick’s inspiring story (Cyclist & Car Crash Survivor).

If you missed any of these insightful webinars, click here to watch now and gain valuable knowledge for cyclists and the broader community.

• Blog Series – The Compensation Insider

  This year, our Compensation Insider blog series continued to provide valuable insights and practical advice on a range of topics related to personal injury law. From understanding complex legal processes to exploring key issues within the NSW CTP scheme, our blogs aimed to educate and empower our readers. Whether you’re navigating a compensation claim or simply interested in staying informed, our blog series has something for everyone. If you missed any of our articles, be sure to check them out here: The Compensation Insider —your go-to resource for staying updated on the latest in personal injury law.

Supporting the Community

Advantage Legal continues to give back to the community through meaningful initiatives. For the past two years, we’ve proudly served as a corporate sponsor of the Motorheads Christmas Party, an event organised by passionate car enthusiasts dedicated to helping those in need. This year, the event raised an impressive $50,000 for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, making a significant impact on the lives of children and families. We’re very happy to support such a wonderful cause and look forward to continuing our involvement in the years ahead.