Trent Passmore

Trent Passmore is a Senior Lawyer at Brand Barristers and Solicitors in Perth, where he has practised since 2020. He brings a wealth of experience gained from working with leading law firms in Western Australia, having represented both plaintiffs and defendants across a broad spectrum of cases. This dual perspective equips him with a comprehensive understanding of complex legal matters involving personal injury and insurance disputes. Recognised as a Leading Lawyer in Perth by the 2025 Doyles Guide, Trent’s expertise encompasses work injury compensation, motor vehicle compensation, and public liability claims. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Notre Dame Australia in 2011, following a Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Commercial Law from Curtin University in 2006. Trent was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2012 and in the High Court of Australia in 2016. Trent’s practice focuses on personal injury and insurance matters, including workers’ compensation, compulsory third party motor vehicle insurance, criminal injury compensation, and public liability. He handles cases ranging from straightforward claims to complex disputes involving multiple injuries and parties, guiding clients through the intricacies of the process with skill and clarity. He regularly appears before WorkCover WA, participates in Settlement Conferences at the District Court, and has acted as Counsel in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and before the State Administrative Tribunal. Outside of his legal career, Trent enjoys boating, fishing, and diving, balancing his professional commitments with family life following the recent addition of his second child.