Aashna Lohia
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Aashna is a senior associate in both the Government and Insurance Division at McCabes, specialising in a diverse range of matters.
Since her admission into practice, she has worked exclusively in insurance law, gaining extensive experience in defending all manner of general liability and casualty claims.
Aashna represents various global and national insurers, defending the interests of NSW Government Agencies, commercial property owners (including farming and real estate agencies), construction companies, strata plans, shopping centres, correctional centres, commercial maintenance providers, and other retail premises.
Aashna has a strong interest in managing a portfolio of complex and multi-party matters. Her experience allows her to navigate the unique challenges faced by stakeholders, enabling a delivery of tailored and effective solutions.
Aashna is committed to prioritising the commercial objectives of her clients, adopting a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. She excels at analysing technical issues and working collaboratively with insurers and private clients to protect their interests.
A recent decision by the NSW Court of Appeal upheld the principle that the plaintiff bears the onus of establishing the cause of his accident. In circumstances where the plaintiff is unable to establish this cause on the basis of the evidence available, the defendant cannot be presumed liable for the incident simply by the mere fact that it occurred.
McCabes acted for the successful defendant in the matter of Macari v Snack Brands Foods Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 139 where the NSW Supreme Court recently held that the plaintiff was unable to establish the cause of his slip and fall down a staircase, and thereby could not establish what reasonable precautions the occupier should have taken to prevent the plaintiff from slipping on the stairs.
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