Torts (Service/Regulatory Agencies)

The Torts (Service/Regulatory) Agencies practice group specialises in advising and representing agencies in relation to:

• litigated and unlitigated civil damages claims across all jurisdictions
• representation at inquests, inquiries and commissions
• class and group actions, cluster claims, and compensation schemes
• advice on prospective liability and damages.

The practice group handles over 250 Treasury Managed Fund (TMF) claims annually, specialising in dispute resolution and early solutions.

We are experienced and adept to meet reporting requirements for TMF and GLS panel matters, including provision of prompt and regular advice on liability, quantum and contribution.

Our solicitors deliver tailored legal and risk management education to Local Health Districts.

Key areas of expertise: dispute resolution; medical negligence; inquests, inquiries and commissions – representing agencies; personal injury; negligence; nuisance; defamation; property damage; environmental law; historical child abuse; misfeasance in public office; care claims.

Significant matters

• Representing NSW Health and its agencies in the Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding, which conducted a review of the funding of health services across NSW.
• Representing NSW Health and Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District in the Newmarch House Supreme Court class action by family members of 19 deceased residents at Newmarch House following an outbreak of COVID-19. We also represented NSW Health in the related inquest.

Publications

• Medical negligence claim dismissed - Stott v Rashid [2025] NSWSC 1379

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