Jaimi-Lee Tinning

Special Counsel

Jaimi-Lee is an experienced litigation solicitor with a strong focus on insurance-related litigation, including workers compensation and professional indemnity disputes.

Jaimi-Lee’s strong foundation in insurance litigation naturally complements her practice in employment and industrial relations law. Her understanding of risk management, liability, and employer obligations across both areas enables her to provide integrated advice that addresses both the legal and operational complexities faced by employers and insurers alike.

In addition to her extensive practice in insurance and employment law, Jaimi-lee’s versatility enables her to also provide comprehensive and outcome driven advice in a broad range of general civil litigation matters including in relation to the specialised area of the care and protection of children.

Jaimi-Lee has built a reputation for providing strategic, practical advice tailored to the needs of her clients across both the private and public sectors.

Her approach is collaborative, solutions-focused, and grounded in a deep understanding of the legal, operational, and reputational risks facing her clients.

 

Memberships, Accreditation and Activities

  • Law Society of the Northern Territory (LSNT)
  • Northern Territory Young Lawyers (NTYL)
  • Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs) NT.

Expertise

Jaimi-lee’s expertise includes:

  • Statutory claims made pursuant to the Return to Work Act (NT)
  • Professional indemnity
  • Medical negligence
  • The care and protection of children
  • Defamation
  • Workplace investigations
  • General protections/unfair dismissal.

Recent Matters

  • Acted on behalf of the Northern Territory of Australia as instructing solicitor and subsequently, Junior Counsel, in a workers compensation matter
  • Acted for the Directors of a trust in relation to a long-standing commercial tenancy dispute
  • Successfully defended defamation proceedings brought against an individual in their capacity as chairperson of a body corporate.

 

Memberships, Accreditation & Activities

  • Law Society of the Northern Territory (LSNT)
  • Northern Territory Young Lawyers (NTYL)
  • Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs) NT.