Clara Davies

Clara Davies is the Managing Partner at Burt & Davies, leveraging 27 years of expertise in representing injured transport accident victims. Clara has a deep focus on those pursuing TAC common law claims and is a recognised expert in the Victorian Transport Accident Scheme. As a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, Clara's commitment to her field is underscored by her previous role as National President of the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) in 2008 and 2009, as well as serving on both the Victorian Branch Committee and the National Board. Her extensive experience includes representing clients with catastrophic injuries, such as spinal injuries, acquired brain injuries, and orthopaedic conditions. Clara's practice regularly involves working with State Trustees Victoria to advocate for represented persons, particularly those with severe cognitive and psychiatric challenges. Consistently acknowledged by Doyles Guide since 2019, Clara holds the top ranking as a preeminent Plaintiff-focused Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Lawyer in both Victoria and Australia. This recognition stems from positive peer reviews and feedback from defendant insurance solicitors. Her expertise encompasses the conduct of serious injury applications under the TAC scheme, and she approaches complex litigation with empathy and a pragmatic mindset. Clara is a co-author of Chapter 3.8, Claims Under the Transport Accident Act, in the Lawyers Practice Manual Victoria with Peter Burt. Clara's professional journey began as an Associate at Richmond & Bennison before progressing to a Senior Associate at Riordan & Partners. She became the Owner and Managing Partner at Burt & Davies in 2004, where she continues to represent Victoria's most seriously injured transport accident victims, assisting them in accessing TAC entitlements and advancing their common law rights. Clara's academic background includes a BA/LLB from La Trobe University, where she studied law, bioethics, and philosophy.