Shayma Sorefan

Shayma was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in October 2020 and subsequently admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Federal Court of Australia and the High Court of Australia in August 2021.

Prior to joining YPOL, Shayma developed substantial experience advising leading international and national insurers, as well as self‑insured entities, on a broad spectrum of general liability and litigation matters. Her practice has encompassed personal injury claims, occupiers’ liability disputes, product liability matters, professional indemnity claims, casualty and employer’s liability matters, coverage and dual insurance issues, and subrogated recovery proceedings. She also brings experience in workers’ compensation claims, intentional torts and aviation‑related liability matters.

Shayma’s practice is focused on general liability, personal injury, professional indemnity and property damage matters. Shayma has extensive experience in defending claims involving occupiers of shopping centres, construction sites, strata corporations, recreational parks and workplaces, as well as claims brought against professional insureds such as solicitors and engineers. In addition, Shayma has acted for government bodies in the defence of claims brought against the State of New South Wales, including intentional tort claims against the NSW Police Force, pure mental harm claims against government agencies, recovery actions involving heavy motor vehicles, and liability claims arising from aviation incidents. Prior to admission, Shayma also gained exposure to family law, criminal law and commercial litigation matters.