Leigh Davidson
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Leigh Davidson

Leigh Davidson

Principal Solicitor Advantage Legal

location
Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 837..
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About Leigh

Leigh Davidson is a founding Principal Solicitor at Advantage Legal, celebrated for his dedication to supporting injured individuals. Known for his innovative approach, Leigh often surprises clients with his ability to view legal challenges from a distinctive angle, crafting strategies that consider future implications. His forward-thinking methods earned him the Australasian Lawyer Most Influential Lawyer award in 2022 in the changemaker category. Leigh's experience spans working with compensation law firms and ASX-listed insurance companies, highlighting his commitment to refining compensation schemes in NSW. His contributions include providing evidence to the NSW Parliament Legislative Council Standing Committee on Law and Justice to help improve the motor accident compensation scheme for injured individuals. In addition to his leadership role at Advantage Legal, Leigh is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law and serves as the Deputy Chair of the NSW Law Society Injury Compensation Committee. His past role as a Decision Maker at the Dispute Resolution Service further demonstrates his depth of expertise. Leigh has a strong interest in bicycle safety and explores how emerging technologies, such as autonomous vehicles, are reshaping legal considerations.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

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Experience

Futures Committee | Committee Member
Futures Committee | Committee Member
Law Council of Australia
Jul 2024 - Present · 1 year
Non Executive Board Member
Non Executive Board Member
Bicycle NSW
Sep 2023 - Present · 1 year 10 months
Deputy Chair | Injury Compensation Committee
Deputy Chair | Injury Compensation Committee
The Law Society of NSW
Dec 2020 - Present · 4 years 7 months
Committee Member | Injury Compensation Committee
Committee Member | Injury Compensation Committee
The Law Society of NSW
Dec 2018 - Nov 2020 · 1 year 11 months
Decision Maker | Merit Reviewer
Decision Maker | Merit Reviewer
NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority
Aug 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 years 3 months
Principal Solicitor | Managing Director
Principal Solicitor | Managing Director
Advantage Legal
Feb 2018 - Present · 7 years 5 months
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Adminify
Jun 2017 - Present · 8 years 1 month
Manager | Public Policy & Industry Affairs
Manager | Public Policy & Industry Affairs
IAG
Mar 2017 - Jan 2018 · 10 months
Manager | Regulatory Policy
Manager | Regulatory Policy
IAG
Jan 2015 - Mar 2017 · 2 years 2 months
Committee Member | Injury Compensation Committee
Committee Member | Injury Compensation Committee
The Law Society of NSW
Dec 2013 - Nov 2017 · 3 years 11 months
Senior Policy Advisor
Senior Policy Advisor
IAG
Sep 2012 - Jan 2015 · 2 years 4 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
IAG
Jul 2010 - Sep 2012 · 2 years 2 months
Solicitor & Paralegal
Solicitor & Paralegal
Private Practice
Mar 2007 - Jul 2010 · 3 years 4 months
Paralegal
Paralegal
Feb 2005 - Mar 2007 · 2 years 1 month

Education

Company Directors Course (GAICD)
Company Directors Course (GAICD)
Australian Institute of Company Directors
1970
Higher School Certificate
Higher School Certificate
St Joseph's College Hunters Hill
1970
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and International Relations
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and International Relations
UNSW
1970
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP)
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP)
The College of Law Australia
1970
LPAB - Diploma of Law (DIP LAW)
LPAB - Diploma of Law (DIP LAW)
University of Sydney
1970

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 13, 111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 837..

Practice Certificate

Name
Leigh Miller Davidson
Date of Admission
2009
Specialisations
Personal Injury
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 3 Feb 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Personal Injury
  • General Advice
  • Medical Negligence
  • Motor Vehicle Accident
  • Professional Negligence
  • Public Liability & Claims