Tim Ainsworth

Tim Ainsworth is a partner with extensive experience in New South Wales statutory workers compensation and modified common law damages for workers. He represents self-insured employers and employers’ insurers across diverse sectors including banking, transport, labour hire, logistics, retail, and insurance. Tim also acts for the Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer in matters involving both insured risks and claims against uninsured employers. Drawing on his prior experience within the insurance industry and his work with injured workers, Tim offers a well-rounded perspective that informs his legal advice and client presentations. He regularly shares his expertise with clients and peers through sessions conducted in collaboration with the College of Law, covering various aspects of workers compensation and work injury damages. Tim advises on complex and sensitive issues in both litigated and unlitigated claims relating to injury and death in compensable contexts. He is adept at managing legal strategies that align with the concerns of his clients, particularly in delicate cases. Additionally, he assists self-insurers with organisational matters, licensing best practices, reinsurance, and claims management, providing pragmatic legal advice grounded in his understanding of clients’ businesses. Recognition of Tim’s expertise is reflected in his inclusion in Best Lawyers in Australia for Insurance Law (2026) and Personal Injury Litigation (2024–2026), as well as his listing in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession as a leading NSW workers compensation lawyer (2022, 2024) and public and product liability lawyer (2021). He is also a member of the NSW Self-Insurers Association.