Wotton Kearney has strengthened its national health practice with the appointment of Partner Eliza Faulk and her team of six in Sydney – joining Health Partners Breannon Bailey, Ed Smith, Chris Spain, and Lara Larking.

Eliza brings more than 25 years’ experience in insurance and health law, spanning private practice and senior corporate management roles, with a specialisation in medical negligence claims. She has worked exclusively in this area since 2004 and is widely recognised for her ability to combine technical legal excellence with sharp insurance and commercial insight.

Joining Eliza is her team of six from Makinson D’Apice, including Special Counsel Jessica Brougham, Senior Associate Mali Hughes, Associate Brigitte Mather, Solicitor’s Nadia Homem and Mathilde Bache, and Practice Administrator Erin Lucas.

Prior to joining Wotton Kearney, Eliza spent close to a decade with one of Australia’s leading medical defence organisations, including serving as Head of Practice (Civil) NSW where she oversaw a significant civil claims portfolio.

“Eliza brings a rare combination of extensive medical negligence expertise and real insurance business acumen,” said Chris Spain, Head of Health at Wotton Kearney.

“Eliza understands the pressures our insurer and healthcare clients are under – not just legally, but operationally and commercially – and she knows how to deliver outcomes that genuinely make their lives easier. That perspective is incredibly valuable, particularly in today’s risk environment.”

Ranked as a leading Medical Negligence & Malpractice (Defendant) lawyer in NSW in both 2023 and 2024, Eliza is highly regarded for her work on complex, high stakes matters involving significant clinical, reputational and financial risk.

Commenting on her appointment, Eliza said:

“Wotton Kearney has built a reputation as the go to firm for insurers and insureds. The firm’s focus on collaboration, straight talking advice and real partnership with clients strongly aligns with how I practice. I’m excited to join the Sydney team and contribute to the next phase of growth in our national health practice.”

Founded in 2002, Wotton Kearney now has 100 partners and more than 500 legal professionals across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand.

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