Bannon will focus on common law and statutory benefits claims brought pursuant to the Accident Compensation Act 1985.

Prior to joining Hall & Wilcox, Bannon was the senior legal manager of the Victorian common law team at the Transport Accident Commission.

Partner at Hall & Wilcox, John Coldham, said in a statement: "Andrea brings a wealth of experience to the team with national and international experience in personal injury litigation as well as motor vehicle insurance and re-insurance."