Centre Stage for Justice
Advocating for Iconic Melbourne Theatre Group
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September 29, 2025
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This case study was originally published on Elit Lawyers on 28 August, 2025. The full case study is available at:https://elitlaw.com.au/advocating-for-iconic-melbourne-theatre-group/
In a landmark case, the owners of Melbourne’s renowned theatres, including the Princess Theatre, Regent Theatre and Comedy Theatre, sought indemnity from their insurer for business interruption losses incurred during COVID-19 lockdowns. The insurers denied full coverage, prompting the Marriner Group to engage Elit Lawyers to institute proceedings in the Insurance List of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Faced with a tight lead time to trial and complex document requirements, Elit Lawyers collaborated with FTI Consulting to manage the discovery process and meet the aggressive trial deadline.
With only a seven-week notice period for the trial and the need to engage new Senior Counsel due to availability issues, the clients were required to act quickly to prepare summaries and collate the relevant documents for trial aids, including an electronic court book.
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September 29, 2025
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