Mikaela McKinnon

Senior Associate

About Mikaela

Mikaela joined Carter Newell in 2018 commencing as a research clerk before being admitted as a solicitor.  She now specialises in construction law.  Mikaela has been involved in several large and complex litigated construction disputes across various jurisdictions.  Mikaela’s experience allows her to provide high quality, pragmatic and timely advice to clients alongside effectively managing key steps in the dispute such as disclosure, expert evidence and preparation of lay evidence.

This experience also enables her to provide advice to insurers with respect to professional indemnity claims, contract works claims, pollution liability and plant and equipment claims across the various professionals within the construction and engineering industry. 

Mikaela's areas of expertise and industry focus

Areas of expertise

Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Insurance

Insurance

Insurance

Professional Liability

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