Sector: Medical Practitioners

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lauren is an insurance litigator who has developed a practice in health law, assisting medical practitioners and a major Sydney private hospital, and also acts for respondents in institutional abuse claims. She assists health professionals and their medical indemnity insurers when responding to professional indemnity claims, disciplinary proceedings, and complaints. Lauren also advises a private […]

Anna has more than 20 years’ experience in the legal industry, having obtained invaluable experience in a large national law firm for the majority of this time. Anna has a particular focus on insurance as well as health law. She is passionate about giving practical and strategic advice, and has provided high level briefings to […]

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 […]

Jennifer has more than 10 years’ experience in personal injury, insurance, and health law. Initially, Jennifer managed the defence of workers compensation and general liability claims before focusing on medical negligence. For close to five years, she managed the defence of medical negligence claims brought against Queensland public hospitals. During this time she also represented […]

Kristina commenced her legal career in 2009. Her practice is focused on representing allied health professionals, including nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, sonographers, chiropractors, osteopaths, occupational therapists and psychologists in a range of disciplinary matters and in defending civil claims. She has defended claims before numerous regulatory bodies including AHPRA, the OHO, Medicare, the […]

With more than eight years’ experience in the legal field, Mary has specialised in employment law and workplace relations since 2016. She represents national clients across various sectors including childcare, dental, veterinary, medical, pharmaceutical, retail, and professional services. Mary’s experience includes assessing management liability and EPL coverage, advising on a range of employment law matters […]

Jesse has worked on a number of significant cases in the ACT in recent years, and is recognised in the jurisdiction for regularly advocating for clients in contentious matters, and for his versatile approach to litigation. His insurance litigation practice is focused on managing CTP, public liability, catastrophic injuries, workers compensation, institutional abuse, medical negligence and motor […]