Medical negligence claims demand careful judgment at every stage. This seminar brings together the key legal, evidentiary and practical issues you need to navigate, from AHPRA complaints, breach and causation to selecting experts, assessing medical records and identifying weaknesses early. You’ll also explore the decisions that arise after compensation, including client autonomy, capacity, superannuation, Centrelink and settlement structuring, giving you practical insights across the lifecycle of a medical negligence claim.

Presenters

William Johns, Managing Director, Health & Finance Integrated
Founder of HFI, William is a pioneer in the areas of disability and illness personal finance. Uniquely, William combined extremely rare insight being dually qualified. He is a disability expert and has been recognised as an emerging leader by the Australian Government; and a highly skilled and qualified Certified Financial Planning and has been awarded Australia’s highest achievements by the Financial Planning Association of Australia. Using his skills he has helped hundreds of Australians move forward with certainty in highly stressful situations. In order to deliver such outcomes, the person’s situation is examined thoroughly including how our services could be delivered in an accessible way. Areas of specialisation: Transition planning Medical retirement planning Taxation (Insurance claims, Special Disability Trust) Public and Community Housing Eligibility Insurance claims Centrelink related matters including disability pensions Superannuation related incapacity matters Special Disability Trusts Private client support including estate administration and project management of complex affairs Planning for future needs including trustee support Executive coaching and support William has particular interest in neurological and movement disorders, autoimmune diseases, and illnesses or disabilities that result in cognitive challenges. He is a lead adviser and has featured for MS Australia, Parkinson’s Victoria, Autism Advisory and many more. As a carer for someone he loves and adores that lives with MS, he understands how a strong family fabric means no one is forgotten in the planning process. William is the adviser of choice for people with disabilities, their families. However he will not make you feel different. Qualifications Master in Disability Studies (Flinders Uni. School of Medicine) Bachelor in Business (Applied Finance & Financial Planning) Certified Financial Planner (Deaken University & FPA) Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Specialist (Kaplan) Certificate IV in Credit & Lending National Awards Financial Planning Association’s Future2 Community Award Winner (NSW) 2014 Emerging Leader (Finalist) National Disability Award 2014 (Federal) NSW Parliament Commendation in recognition for service to the Autism (ASD) Community 2014 Financial Planning Association’s Best Practice Award Winner 2012 (NSW) Certified Financial Planner Category & Nationally Highly Commended in this category Money Management Magazine Financial Planner of the Year (runner up) 2012 Association of Financial Advisers Excellence in Education Award Nationally Highly Commended 2012 Money Management Magazine Financial Planner of the Year (finalist) 2011.

Antonia Quinlivan, Barrister, Greenway Chambers
Antonia Quinlivan was called to the NSW Bar in 2022 and practices from Greenway Chambers. Her main area of practise is medical negligence. Antonia also practises in general insurance and construction law. Prior to coming to the Bar, Antonia practised as a solicitor in health and medical law teams for both plaintiff and defendant firms. Antonia has experience in a number of areas of health law including professional indemnity, disciplinary proceedings and coronial inquests. In 2021, after leaving HWL Ebsworth’s Health Insurance Team, Antonia was Tipstaff to the Honourable Justice Julia Lonergan of the Supreme Court of NSW. Antonia also holds a Master of Health Law.


Kate Hickey, Principal, Barry Nilsson
Kate is a Principal in our Insurance & Health team and is located in our Sydney office. Kate has practiced exclusively in health law and professional indemnity for over 20 years, acting for a range of medical professionals and facilities. She has acted in defence of professional negligence injury claims and disciplinary matters, and is experienced in the defence of disciplinary complaints to the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Health Care Complaints Commission and the related professional Council’s. She has a particular interest in risk management and has presented on this topic to a number of professional associations. Kate brings an intelligent approach to her claims work, developed during her time at a specialist medical negligence Sydney law firm where she acted for medical practitioners in professional indemnity and disciplinary proceedings. She has also acted on occasion in criminal proceedings brought against health practitioners. Kate has an extensive health law practice involving pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors, and physiotherapists, and also handles numerous veterinary, beautician and child care litigation matters. She is a regular presenter of risk management seminars and has been a key adviser to the Australian Dental Association across the country.

James Adams, Senior Associate, Turner Freeman
James was admitted to practice in 2016. He joined Turner Freeman in 2023 and is based in the Adelaide office, where he practises predominantly in medical negligence matters. James also represents clients in public liability, motor vehicle accident, and superannuation claims. James has a client-centric approach, prioritising clear communication and empathy. James recognises the life-altering nature of personal injuries, and he is committed to guiding clients through the legal process with transparency and compassion. James strives to not only secure financial compensation but also to provide emotional support during what can be a challenging time for clients and their families.