Location: Melbourne

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Joseph holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics. Since being admitted to practice in 2006, Joseph has worked exclusively in the field of insurance law – with experience conducting matters across all of […]

Clare has 20 years of experience in conducting personal injury litigation on behalf of defendants, in England and in Victoria. Clare has specialised primarily in coronial investigations and medical negligence claims, for public and private sector health institutions, as well as representing the State of Victoria in historical sexual abuse claims.  She also has experience […]

Kristy represents major insurers and self-insured entities in complex and volume recovery and general liability claims. She has managed large loss property damage, construction, personal injury (including WorkCover recoveries), and product liability proceedings across all Australian jurisdictions. Kristy regularly advises clients on issues involving the Insurance Contracts Act and has identified and pursued fraudulent claims. […]

Gabrielle is an experienced insurance litigator with a focus on property damage, public liability, contract works and policy interpretation and coverage matters. She has a solid track record managing domestic and commercial recoveries and liability claims, first party coverage disputes and fraud and investigation claims for national insurers. Her background also includes advising and representing […]

Ali has worked exclusively in insurance litigation since being admitted to practice, focusing on public liability, personal injury, and professional indemnity matters. She works with major Australian insurers and their insured clients in all areas of the sector, including local government, property owners and real estate agencies, small business, large retailers and supermarkets, hospitality and […]