Niall Connolly

Niall Connolly is a dedicated and highly experienced Special Counsel within the esteemed Health Law team. Admitted to legal practice in NSW in 1994, Niall has carved out a distinguished career as a litigator, working on diverse matters across multiple Australian jurisdictions. His expertise spans medical negligence claims, common law personal injury, catastrophic injury claims, work health damages, dust diseases, and administrative law. Coming from a medical background, Niall has honed his focus on medical negligence law, developing a profound understanding of both the legal and scientific aspects critical to these claims. He excels in dissecting the intricacies of cases, liaising with experts, compiling robust evidence, and drafting precise court documents to resolve matters efficiently. His extensive experience encompasses surgical negligence, delayed diagnosis of illness, birth trauma, and mental harm claims. Niall's career has seen him working with prominent plaintiff litigation firms in Sydney, operating as a sole practitioner, and serving as Special Counsel in Darwin, broadening his litigation practice across Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, and Tasmania. His reputation is one of precision and tenacity, passionately advocating for clients to positively impact their lives post-trauma. Niall's legal practice encompasses medical negligence claims, work health damages claims, inquests, and regulatory and disciplinary inquiries. His journey through firms such as Slater and Gordon, Ward Keller, and Maurice Blackburn has solidified his standing as a trusted legal advisor. Educated at the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Laws and holding an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Wollongong, Niall combines his legal acumen with a deep appreciation for communication and analysis, enhancing his effectiveness as a legal practitioner.