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Jeremy practices in common law (with a particular interest in professional negligence and workplace incidents), administrative law, professional regulation, coronial inquests, inquiries, insurance, and judicial review. Jeremy also has an interest in regulatory prosecutions.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Jeremy had 15 years’ experience as a solicitor in private practice acting for defendants; and as a government lawyer for a national regulator.

As a solicitor in private practice Jeremy acted for defendants in a wide range of matters, including: common law negligence proceedings (professional negligence and workplace incidents); anti-discrimination complaints and associated proceedings; regulatory investigations and prosecutions by the Department of Health (Medicines and Poisons Regulation); investigations and prosecutions under occupational health and safety legislation; professional disciplinary investigations by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards (and various ​State vet boards); coronial investigations and inquests; and associated appellate work. Jeremy also advised a major insurer with respect to claims made under professional indemnity insurance policies, including with respect to indemnity, liability and quantum. Jeremy finished his time in private practice as a Senior Associate at a mid-tier firm.

Most recently Jeremy was a Senior Legal Advisor at Ahpra where he advised Ahpra, the Boards, and investigators; and managed tribunal proceedings (referrals and merits review), and associated appellate work.

Prior to being admitted, Jeremy was Associate to His Honour Judge Barnett and subsequently His Honour Judge Misso in the County Court of Victoria.

Jeremy is reading with Raph Ajzensztat. His senior mentor is Ben Ihle KC.