Alex Blennerhassett, Principal Lawyer
Alex has been practicing in large scale litigation since 2016, 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 and 2025, Alex was listed in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Class Action Lawyer.
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
Career History
2024 to Present – Echo Law
2021 to 2024 – 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