EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Kate brings substantial experience in the conduct of complex, high profile litigation encompassing negligence, professional conduct matters, disputes, and high‑risk claims involving catastrophic injuries.

Kate’s clients have included catastrophically injured plaintiffs, medical indemnity insurers, cruise line operators, and marine insurers, representing parties on complex contentious and non-contentious matters. Kate has litigated personal injury matters in the Victorian and New South Wales Courts.

Kate has acted on matters involving significant professional and reputational exposure, and is recognised for her disciplined approach to litigation strategy and early identification of risk. She is known for providing clear, practical, and commercially grounded advice, particularly in sensitive and highly complex matters.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Acting in a range of litigated medical negligence matters, including those relating to delayed diagnosis of cancer, birth injury and wrongful birth claims, surgical complications/medical misadventure, and management of infection resulting in significant injury and death
• Representing a number of families against Djerriwarrh Health in relation to a cluster of avoidable perinatal injuries and consequential claims
• Acting for plaintiffs in relation to gynaecological procedures including the treatment of endometriosis, the insertion of vaginal mesh, and post-operative complications
• Acting for international cruise lines and their insurers in relation to management of COVID-19 onboard vessels and resultant personal injury and estate claims
• Acting for international cruise lines and their insurers in relation to medical management in onboard medical facilities, including in relation to patients requiring medical evacuation
• Acting for cruise lines and their insurers in relation to public liability matters arising out of onboard activities and shore excursions
• Acting for a biotech company against a global biopharmaceutical company in relation to a claim for breach of contract
• Acting in a range of motor vehicle accident claims involving significant orthopaedic, neurological and psychiatric injuries, including numerous matters involving acquired brain injuries, nervous shock and estate claims.