Baron Alder

Baron Alder is a distinguished partner with over twenty-five years of legal experience, focusing on disciplinary and negligence proceedings. He is highly regarded in defamation law, providing counsel to a diverse range of professionals including health, construction, and finance sectors. Baron excels in defending negligence claims and advising insurers on coverage matters. His practice extends to general commercial disputes, class actions, Royal Commissions, and public inquiries, with notable involvement in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Baron has represented clients in significant cases across various jurisdictions. Noteworthy achievements include defending a barrister in the landmark case of Treasury Wine Estates Limited v Maurice Blackburn Pty Ltd, pivotal for the Harman principle in Australia, as well as successfully challenging a suspension decision in Holt v Dental Council of New South Wales. His expertise in defamation is evident in his work for media entities and institutions, where he has also provided pre-publication advice. Baron contributes to the legal community through his writings, including pieces on risk management and defamation. His insights have been shared on ABC Radio, and he has written for The Australian concerning defamation law reform. In recognition of his expertise, Baron has been listed in Best Lawyers® for Defamation and Media Law and Insurance Law, and named a Leading Lawyer in Professional Indemnity by Doyle’s Guide. In academia, Baron serves as an occasional lecturer in Media Law at the University of Technology Sydney and contributes to media law courses. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Bachelor of Laws, and a Master of Philosophy from the University of Sydney. He is an active member of the Australian Professional Indemnity Group and the Law Society of New South Wales. Baron's extensive career includes significant roles at Moray & Agnew, Middletons Lawyers, and Ebsworth & Ebsworth, underscoring his commitment and dedication to the legal profession.