Sector: Community

With nearly 30 years’ experience assisting clients to resolve disputes, Douglas is often commended by clients for his ability to clearly communicate complex issues. Prior to joining Meridian Lawyers, Douglas spent 13 years at a large global law firm, including eight years as a partner, where he was able to hone his skills as a litigator. […]

Andrew assists health professionals and organisations when responding to professional indemnity claims, disciplinary proceedings, Medicare investigations, fraud and over-servicing claims. Andrew also appears as an advocate at coronial inquests and disciplinary proceedings. He also works in the not-for-profit sector assisting charitable, religious and community organisations responding to children and vulnerable people making claims of historical […]

With more than 20 years’ experience in Australia and in the UK in professional risk, public and products liability, and personal injury, Cameron has navigated clients through the complexities of claims and litigation across public and private sectors and in the sports, leisure, and tourism areas. He represents professionals, company directors, and officers in litigated […]

Highly regarded employment practitioner, Sharlene Wellard, leads our Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety team. Sharlene has extensive experience providing strategic advice and litigation in all areas of industrial law, employment, discrimination, workplace health and safety and managing workplace change. Clients say that Sharlene “is a pleasure to work with, she is highly knowledgeable and provides […]

Hayley is a commercial lawyer with more than fifteen years of experience and a particular interest in the pharmaceutical industry. She specialises in corporate and commercial law. Before joining Meridian Lawyers, Hayley was Legal Counsel for registered not-for-profit, Movember Foundation. She advised the Foundation on all aspects of the Australian and New Zealand fundraising campaigns, […]

Timothy’s practice is dedicated exclusively to insurance law and is characterised by his diligent and commercial approach. With a broad depth of experience and a varied client portfolio, Timothy has acted for local and international insurers, particularly in public and product liability claims, property damage claims, indemnity disputes, workers’ compensation matters, transportation accidents, life/income protection […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]