Bruce McLean is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law with over 40 years of experience and is recognised as an authority in workers compensation and employers’ liability law in Australia. His practice focuses on workers compensation—statutory and common law—acting for leading insurers and major employers. He also practises in public liability law. Bruce is co-author of Workers’ Compensation Law & Practice in NSW (3rd Edition, CCH).
Bruce is known for his practical, hands-on approach to claims management, providing clear, commercially focused advice that balances legal risk with business outcomes. He is highly regarded for his ability to communicate complex legal issues in plain English and for fostering collaborative approaches to dispute resolution. His experience includes advising on high-profile matters such as the Thredbo Landslide disaster and the Waterfall train derailment, as well as acting for government bodies on sensitive claims involving chemical spill and toxicity, asbestos, and other catastrophic incidents.
Bruce is committed to delivering responsive and timely legal services, with a strong emphasis on achieving early and cost-effective claim resolution. His decades of experience and pragmatic approach have made him a trusted advisor to insurers, employers, and government agencies.
