When something goes wrong in healthcare, the consequences can be life-changing.
Medical negligence claims are often among the most complex personal injury matters a person can face. They involve detailed medical evidence, expert opinions, complex legal issues, and a thorough understanding of how healthcare systems operate.
This is the reason deep expertise and experience matters so much.
At Law Partners, we’ve built a large and dedicated NSW medical negligence team, with 10 lawyers practising exclusively in medical negligence law. Our team includes four Accredited Specialists, two medically qualified experts, and lawyers who have acted for both injured patients and healthcare providers throughout their careers.
Leading the team is Elizabeth Utting, Practice Group Leader and Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law.
“Medical negligence claims require a unique combination of legal expertise, medical understanding and strategic thinking,” Elizabeth says.
“Having a large, experienced team means we’re able to draw on decades of collective knowledge to help our clients understand what happened, investigate their options, and pursue all the compensation they may be entitled to.
“And as a group, we’re passionate about excellent client care, leading with transparency, empathy and understanding as we support our clients throughout the life of their claim.”
Medical negligence claims are rarely straightforward.
Success often depends on identifying what went wrong, understanding complex medical records, engaging the right independent experts, and building a strong case supported by strong evidence.
Our team’s depth of experience helps us:
Several members of our team have also represented defendants earlier in their careers, providing valuable insight into how hospitals, insurers and healthcare providers approach medical negligence claims.
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Elizabeth is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law who has practised exclusively in medical negligence law for more than a decade. Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants throughout her career and practised across multiple Australian jurisdictions, she brings extensive experience and leadership to the team.
With a career spanning almost 40 years, Catherine is one of Australia’s most respected health and medical negligence lawyers. Her extensive experience, strong advocacy and longstanding commitment to improving access to justice have made her a recognised leader within the profession.
Elizabeth is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law who has practised exclusively in medical negligence law for more than a decade. Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants throughout her career and practised across multiple Australian jurisdictions, she brings extensive experience and leadership to the team.
Niall has practised law for more than 30 years, with almost all of that time dedicated to medical negligence matters. An Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, he has practised across multiple jurisdictions and brings a lifelong interest in medicine and medical science to his work.
Nicola has almost a decade of experience practising exclusively in medical negligence law. Having worked across NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria and Tasmania, she brings broad experience and a client-focussed approach to every matter. Nicola has also represented families in health-related coronial inquests, helping people seek answers following serious healthcare incidents.
James combines legal expertise with a medical background, holding a medical degree before pursuing a career in law. His unique perspective helps clients navigate complicated medical issues and understand the evidence underpinning their claims.
Dr. Aman Grewal brings together extensive legal experience and a long career in medicine. Having worked as both a medical practitioner and lawyer, he offers valuable insight into the clinical and legal issues that arise in complex medical negligence matters.
Jordan has practised medical negligence law for more than five years and has experience acting for defendants in medical negligence claims. This insight helps him anticipate legal strategies and advocate effectively for injured clients.
Bianca is passionate about the medical negligence legal profession. Believing listening to be one of the most important skills a lawyer can have, her empathetic approach helps clients feel supported, informed and understood throughout their claim.
Erica is committed to ensuring that her medical negligence client feels heard and empowered through each claim she works on. She approaches every matter with compassion, attention to detail and a strong focus on helping people through some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
The recent integration of Catherine Henry Lawyers into Law Partners has further strengthened our medical negligence capability, bringing together two highly respected teams that share a commitment to client care, advocacy and specialist expertise.
Together, our team continues to support people across NSW who have experienced injuries or adverse outcomes arising from medical negligence.
Medical negligence claims can be challenging, both legally and emotionally.
Our role is to listen carefully, investigate thoroughly and guide clients through the process with clear advice and genuine support.
If you believe medical negligence may have contributed to your injury or illness, our team can help you understand your options.
