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