Reno Gambi
Barrister / Mediator / Litigation Consultant
One of Australia’s most highly regarded barristers and mediators, Reno specialises in general insurance, personal injury and professional indemnity law. He is regularly briefed by major Australian insurers, as well as Lloyd’s underwriters, and advises and appears unled in a wide variety of common law, insurance and commercial matters.
A barrister for over 34 years, in 2022 Reno was recognised in the Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Insurance & Personal Injury Law Junior Counsel. He has appeared in the High Court and regularly appears in the Supreme Court (including the Court of Appeal) and District Courts of New South Wales.
Regularly invited as an expert keynote speaker at industry forums, including the New South Wales State Legal Conference, Reno is also a qualified mediator and an experienced facilitator in expert conclaves.
With a unique ability to maintain neutrality throughout the mediation process, Reno’s approach of sincerity, strength and fairness mirrors his practice as a barrister. He offers practical and commercial guidance to the parties to enable them to make well-informed decisions.
Some interesting facts about Reno?
On top of being a Two Wentworth Barrister, he is also a qualified Microbiologist- a field he left behind for the strong calling of law.
Many years ago whilst practising as a solicitor, Reno was delighted to be accepted as a reader on Two Wentworth, and have Justice Garling as his tutor and mentor.
Today, having purchased (and renovated) his room at Two Wentworth, Reno’s leisure time is spent with family, in particular with his four grandchildren, and spending time organising holidays with family and friends.
Select Cases
Matter concerning whether the operation of an overhead street light would have prevented a cyclist striking a construction barrier on the basis of breach and causation; cross appeal on the matters referred to in s 50D of the Limitation Act 1969
Regarding breach and causation in a slip at a stadium
Claim for personal injury damages arising from breach of duty of care where risk is ordinary
Claim for personal injury damages arising from a slip and fall at a pedestrian crossing and consideration of sections 5B, 5C and 5D of the Civil Liability Act (NSW) 2002
Occupiers liability claim for personal injury damages against Council
Breach of duty of care owed by an occupier to a lawful entrant
High Court matter concerning the duties owed by principals to contractors on construction sites
Claim for personal injuries resultant from a slip and fall in car park and whether a breach of duty of care could be established
Regarding non-delegable duty to ensure reasonable care taken by an independent contractor employed to engage in an extra-hazardous or inherently dangerous activity
Claim concerning damages for breach of statutory duty pursuant to Regulations 73 and 74 of the Construction Safety Regulations 1950 and in negligence; whether an Offer of Compromise at first instance can apply to the appeal
Matter dealing with section 65 of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) and Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) concerning amendments and joinder of a party outside the limitation period
Regarding Council’s duty of care in relation to footpaths and obligation of pedestrians to take care for their own safety
Costs order against solicitor pursuant to section 198M of the Legal Profession Act 1987 (NSW)
Personal injury matter regarding circumstances of incident and causation; whether there was sufficient evidence to establish that third defendant was negligent
Matter concerning Council negligence and Plaintiff’s contributory negligence
Matter concerning personal injury and occupier’s liability
Duty of care of blood bank taking blood from donor who is HIV positive and duty of care of hospital giving transfusion; trade practices and implied terms and whether there was a contract between the patient and hospital
Admissions
- Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1984
- Admitted to the Bar of New South Wales in 1990
- Admitted to the High Court of Australia in 2009
Speaking Engagements
- Review of Proportionate Liability in Civil Liability Cases The New South Wales State Legal Conference: August 2013
- Proportionate Liability The Australian Lawyers Phil-Hellenic Association Symposium: May 2013
- Dual Insurance and Contribution The New South Wales State Legal Conference: March 2013
- Recent Developments in Civil Liability The New South Wales State Legal Conference: March 2012
- Recent Developments in Civil Liability and Alternative Dispute Resolution Continuing Professional Development Seminars: November 2010
- Civil Liability – A Misnomer? Continuing Professional Development Seminars: November 2008
