Jane Bowes is a personal injury and insurance litigator with over a decade of experience at top national and international firms. Her expertise spans all facets of injury litigation, representing both plaintiffs and insurers in matters involving catastrophic injuries, amputations, fatalities, motor vehicle and cycling accidents, medical negligence, sports injuries and public liability claims. Jane has also advised AHPRA on regulatory matters and has experience in commercial litigation and professional indemnity claims. She is a highly strategic litigator, having run trials for both plaintiffs and insurers in Queensland’s District and Supreme Courts.
In 2022, Jane founded Bowes Legal, which in just three years has become one of Central Queensland’s most formidable personal injury firms. In a field long dominated by large, male-led city practices, Bowes Legal has emerged as a regional force - outperforming long-established competitors and earning recognition at both state and national levels.
The firm is one of the only female-founded startup personal injury practices to be listed in Doyle’s Guide since its inception, and Jane was recently named Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Litigation Partner of the Year.
But beyond the accolades lies a deeper mission. Bowes Legal is the result of what happens when a woman truly backs herself. Jane has proven to herself and the profession, that you don’t need millions in capital or a legacy name to build a powerhouse. You need conviction, courage and the grit to outwork everyone. Her vision hasn’t just reshaped her own path, it’s paving the way for the women following in her footsteps and delivering fearless, high-calibre representation to injured Queenslanders in regional and remote communities.