Position: Special Counsel

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 […]

Marianne specialises in defending professional indemnity, life insurance and other personal lines, directors’ and officers’ liability, management liability, public liability and general insurance claims. She also advises on policy coverage issues and contract interpretation. Marianne has more than 15 years’ legal experience in the insurance industry in Australia and the UK. She has a strong […]

With more than 12 years of experience, Tanya has worked extensively in the defence of personal injury claims. Tanya has a broad knowledge of the pre-court statutory scheme for personal injuries arising out of incidents in Queensland. Tanya has also defended litigated claims, including appearing at trial for personal injury claims that have not been […]

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 […]