People Expertise: Insurance

James has worked exclusively in insurance law since being admitted to practice in 2004, which is one reason why he is so detailed in his approach. Prior to joining Meridian in January 2011, he gained valuable experience at a large national firm, working with a particular focus on property and liability claims and defending common […]

Lachlan has over 10 years’ experience working on behalf of local and international insurers and their clients in litigated and unlitigated claims. His main practice areas are acting in public liability, professional indemnity (including disciplinary investigations), product liability and property (including construction and environmental) damage claims. He is particularly experienced in managing complicated litigation, including […]

Rachel has more than 15 years’ experience providing legal, risk management and policy advice to government bodies and private enterprises. Her areas of expertise include public inquiries, insurance litigation, personal injury, health law, risk mitigation and dispute resolution. In recent years, Rachel has focused on providing legal and reputational risk advice to Victorian Government departments […]

Rose Hopkins has a particular focus on the areas of health and insurance law. She holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Anatomy) from The University of Melbourne. Rose has acted for health practitioners, private hospitals and public hospitals, defending medical negligence claims and in coronial investigations and regulatory investigations/prosecutions […]

Alexandra has more than 10 years’ experience in insurance litigation with a focus on Compulsory Third Party (CTP), workers compensation and administrative law. Her expertise in catastrophic claims includes traumatic brain injuries, amputations and spinal injuries. Alexandra also has a particular interest in complex liability and indemnity issues, dual insurance and recovery matters. Alexandra provides […]

As an experienced litigator and accredited specialist in personal injury law, Tom has successfully resolved thousands of complex personal injury matters over the previous two decades. Prior to joining Meridian, Tom led a highly regarded team of lawyers assisting health professionals with disciplinary matters and negligence claims. His depth of knowledge and experience enables him […]

Puja has more than 17 years’ experience specialising in health advisory law including medical, dental and allied health liability. She previously worked as an in-house solicitor, managing claims for a national medical indemnity insurer gaining an extensive understanding of handling medical negligence claims. She has managed claims ranging from catastrophic injury cases (including acquired brain […]

Abby Neylon joined Meridian Lawyers’ Melbourne office in 2019. She has ten years’ experience almost exclusively in health law. She has assisted medical practitioners, public and private hospitals and healthcare providers in a diverse range of matters. This has enabled Abby to develop an extensive understanding of medical negligence claims, coronial investigations and Australian Health […]

James has worked exclusively in insurance and health law at Meridian since 2014. Over this time, James has developed a diligent and strategic approach to complex legal issues. With a critical eye for detail, the focus of James’s practice is on delivering well-informed and commercial solutions. James has a broad depth of experience acting for […]

Andrew holds Bachelor of Science (Hons) and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degrees and was admitted to practice in Victoria in April 2012.  Andrew joined Meridian Lawyers as a Senior Associate in the Melbourne office in December 2016 and has experience in public and product liability, general insurance and commercial litigation. Andrew has represented a range […]

Amanda has almost 20 years’ experience in litigation and dispute resolution, and is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. She has a strong track record in insurance law involving health law and general liability claims, with her primary area of focus in medical negligence. Amanda has acted for health professionals in the private and […]