Former DLA Phillips Fox lawyer Patrick Gallagher has joined Curwoods as a partner.

Gallagher is a construction, infrastructure and retail insurance products specialist, with 18 years' experience in the field.

His practice comprises litigation and dispute resolution, as well as advising insurers, brokers and corporations on policy drafting and interpretation.

He spent 10 years at DLA Phillips Fox before launching his own boutique insurance law practice with former DLA Phillips Fox colleagues.