Downings Legal offers a dedicated health law practice. Through a working partnership approach, we serve some of Australia's most significant insurers, medical institutions, health groups and industry bodies.

Viewing our input as a contribution to the quality of health care, Downings Legal provides targeted assistance in health law matters for all involved in the provision, administration and insurance of health care.

We understand the practical and strategic interests of our clients, aiming to deliver a complete and proactive approach to health law needs. Integrity, quality, innovation and communication drive all that we do.

Downings combine extensive resources with a focus on one to one client interaction and direct partner supervision on all matters. This approach assures a proactive, realistic and tailored service in health law. It assures consistent yet flexible support to specific practice or procedural areas.

Our familiarity and expertise in health law is reflected in our education and training seminars, conference participation and published articles. We have taken a pro-active role in emerging areas of reproductive and genetic medical technology, providing verbal and written commentary to industry.

From providing protection from unnecessary or excessive claims through to managing adverse events, Downings Legal supports clients through a positive, professional and practical relationship that delivers solutions that work for your business.

The first point of call for matters that may give rise to legal liability, our capabilities include:

  • Litigation and complaints management
  • Medical negligence claims management
  • Board inquiry and disciplinary proceedings representation
  • Adverse incident advice and representation
  • Advance legal opinion on specific matters
  • Professional indemnity advice
  • Privacy and confidentiality advice
  • Risk management and best practice advice and in-house training
  • Legislation impact opinion

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