Presenters

Damien Toohey, Barrister and Mediator, Second Floor, Selborne
Damien was called to the Bar in 2019 and became a qualified mediator in 2022. He focuses his practice in Criminal defence, Estate matters encompassing Family Provision and contested Wills, Family Law and Workers Compensation claims. Damien has a particular interest in Aviation Law, specifically in responding to Show Cause Notices, conferences with CASA, attending reviews in the AAT, and for the more serious matters, appearing in Coronial Inquests. Damien’s passion for Aviation Law stemmed from his career as an international pilot with Qantas where he ultimately operated the Airbus A380. Recently, he has re-qualified as an airline pilot and is trained, once again, on the A380. Damien’s legal background is in Personal Injury litigation, comprising over 10 years in Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle and Medical Negligence for both parties. In 2022, Damien became a qualified mediator with Resolution Institute of Australia. He is available to accept briefs to act as a private mediator in Aviation disputes, Commercial disputes, Personal Injury ‘shuttle style’ mediation, and Estate mediation. Damien brings a conciliatory approach to his practice as a Barrister and as a Mediator, with an emphasis on justice between parties. His established mediation practice can be found at https://www.respectmediation.com.au/


Matthew Eirth, Barrister, Jack Shand Chambers
Matthew Eirth practises widely in the areas of Common Law including Public Liability, Motor Vehicle, Work Injury Damages, professional negligence and Product Liability on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. Matthew appears in the Supreme Court, District Court and also appears in CARS assessment hearings. He appears in Workers Compensation Commission for both applicants and respondents. Matthew also practises in the Civil and Criminal jurisdiction of the Local Court. In this regard, Mr Eirth has a particular interest in traffic matters and has appeared extensively in this area. He also practises in the Land Environment Court, with particular reference to Merit Appeals. Matthew is located in Sydney however, he appears regularly throughout regional New South Wales. Matthew has had a wide and varied career within the public sector. In the 10 years prior to coming to the Bar, he was employed as a Project Manager/Advisor to the public sector involved in the automation and control upgrade of water and wastewater assets.