Alex Blennerhassett, Principal Lawyer

Alex has been practicing in large scale litigation for more than 8 years, with demonstrated expertise in consumer and commercial class actions.

Alex is a fierce advocate for those who have been wronged by large corporations. She represented hundreds of thousands of consumers who were sold ‘junk insurance’ by the big-four Australian banks, which settled for more than $175m across four proceedings.

Alex is a creative and dedicated litigator, who cares deeply about achieving successful outcomes for her clients and group members.

In 2024, Alex was listed in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Class Action Lawyer, Australia.

She has been published in a leading legal journal and been quoted in print, radio and television media.

 Solidarity forever: Trade unions make the class action regime strong, Lawyerly.

 ANZ, CBA, Westpac to pay $126m to settle junk insurance class action, The Australian Financial Review. Eyers, J (2022, November).

Professional Qualifications and Admissions

  • Admitted, Supreme Court of Victoria 

  • Bachelor of Laws, Deakin University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Deakin University

  • Doyles Guide ‘Leading Class Actions Lawyers’ 2024

Career History

  • 2024 to Present – Echo Law

  • 2021 to Present – Board Member, CINI

  • 2016 to 2024 – Slater and Gordon

Memberships and Associations

  • Law Institute of Victoria

  • Victorian Women Lawyers

  • Australian Services Union

  • Institute of Community Directors