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“Being true to who we are is key; we are purely a referral-based business. There is zero marketing or advertising”
Adam Rakowski,
Ortus Financial
Leigh Davidson is a founding principal of Advantage Legal, bringing extensive experience in New South Wales statutory compensation schemes. As an accredited specialist in personal injury law, he has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, using collaborative strategies to resolve complex disputes in claims.
Throughout his career, Davidson spent eight years at Insurance Australia Group, where he played a key role in advising on the 2017 NSW CTP scheme reforms. In 2018, he co-founded Advantage Legal, where he built a personal injury practice that places a strong emphasis on rehabilitation, aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients in both their health and compensation.
Davidson is the Deputy Chair of the NSW Law Society Injury Compensation Committee and has served as a decision-maker at the Dispute Resolution Service. He has appeared before the NSW Parliament Legislative Council Standing Committee on Law and Justice, providing valuable insights on the NSW CTP scheme. Additionally, he regularly contributes to regulatory reviews and consultations on behalf of the NSW Law Society and is a board member of Bicycle NSW, where he advocates for improved bicycle safety.
Recognised for his forward-thinking approach to technology in the legal field, Davidson was appointed to the Australian Law Council Futures Committee in 2024. This committee focuses on addressing the opportunities and challenges associated with the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in the Australian legal profession.
Level 6/111, Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000
02 8379 1806
leighdavidson@advantagelegal.com.au
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Leigh Davidson
Principal Solicitor
Advantage Legal
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“You can’t control the outcome, but you can always control what version of you turns up every day”
Adam Rakowski,
Ortus Financial
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2010–2018: Solicitor and Regulatory Policy Manager at IAG
2018–2020: Decision-Maker at the Dispute Resolution Service
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2020
Australasian Lawyer’s Most Influential Lawyer – Changemaker Category
Advantage Legal – Australasian Lawyer’s Top Boutique Law Firm
NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law
2022
Australasian Lawyer’s Most Influential Lawyer – Changemaker Category
Doyle’s Guide Recommended Accident Compensation Lawyer
Acquisition International Leading Motor Accident Lawyer
2023
Australasian Lawyer’s Most Influential Lawyer – Changemaker Category
Advantage Legal – Australasian Lawyer’s Top Boutique Law Firm
Doyle’s Guide Leading Plaintiff Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Lawyer (NSW)
Doyle’s Guide Recommended Plaintiff Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Lawyer (Australia)
Doyle’s Guide Recommended Plaintiff Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Law Firm (NSW)
Doyle’s Guide Recommended Plaintiff Public Liability Lawyer (NSW)
2024
Principal Solicitor and Managing Director at Advantage Legal since 2018
Deputy Chair of the Injury Compensation Committee since 2021
Board Member of Bicycle NSW since 2023
Committee Member of the Law Council of Australia Futures Committee since 2024
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“You can’t control the outcome, but you can always control what version of you turns up every day,” he says.
While at the helm of a rapidly growing business and a family that includes two young children at home, Rakowski has learned to manage what he calls a “never-ending list of commitments” that consists of a new team member each month, a new interstate office and two to three new referral partners monthly.
“Our business is a human business, so investing genuine time in every person can be draining on a personal level. Balancing it all is a challenge,” he says. “Simply put, do what you say you will do, and act at all times with honesty and integrity, being respectful and empathetic. The financial outcomes are a byproduct of the human interactions we have.”
Attracting, retaining and delivering exceptional client outcomes and service starts with a sincere interest in their journey and remaining relevant to them as their lives and needs evolve, notes Rakowski. He points out that he and his team put in most of the work upfront in building meaningful relationships, which is a testament to its 99% client retention rate.
He says, “We are clear in the types of clients we work best with and our value proposition. We also look for a cultural alignment with all of our referral partners, and we are acutely aware of our strengths and how different we are from our industry peers.”
Rakowski recently opened a Queensland business and plans a foot in every other capital city. He strives to establish the brokerage as a national business with on-the-ground representation in every state by the end of 2025.