CTE in Practice: A Medico-legal Conversation

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Tuesday, 23 June 2026

10:00am WA I 11:30am SA l 12:00pm NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS

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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) continues to emerge as a complex and evolving issue across sport, medicine and the insurance landscape. Medical understanding is developing, legal frameworks are still taking shape, and decisions are often being made where the science is not yet settled.

In light of these rapidly evolving issues, Barry Nilsson’s Insurance & Health team recently published Navigating CTE Claims: A guide for insurers, which examines the current claims environment and emerging risk considerations.

With the sporting season now underway and concussion once again in focus across contact sports, Barry Nilsson and Unisearch Expert Opinion Services invite you to join us for an engaging discussion on the current state of play of CTE, including key challenges around diagnosis and causation, medical uncertainty, evidentiary issues, and how liability may arise as this area continues to develop.

Barry Nilsson Principal, Scott Shelly will be joined by Unisearch Expert Witness, Professor Rowena Mobbs, to explore these issues from both legal and medical perspectives. Moderated by Unisearch Business Development Manager, Christopher Yong, this session is designed for claims managers, insurers, health industry professionals, and others interested in how CTE claims may evolve. Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive Q&A with our panel.

If you’ve already read the report, this session will provide additional context and further insight. If you haven’t had a chance, you can download a copy below.

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Meet our speakers

Scott Shelly

Scott Shelly is a Principal in Barry Nilsson’s Insurance & Health team, based in Melbourne. He works closely with insurers, health practitioners and providers, advising on complex medical negligence, liability and coverage matters. Scott has extensive experience acting in health-related claims across a wide range of disciplines, including in high-risk and emerging areas, and regularly advises on policy coverage and financial lines issues. He also has strong advocacy experience, having appeared in courts, tribunals and coronial inquests.
Professor Rowena Mobbs

Professor Rowena Mobbs is a cognitive neurologist and Director of Harbour Neurology in North Sydney, and a Visiting Medical Officer at Mater Hospital Sydney. She is recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts in concussion, dementia and CTE, with deep experience in traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative conditions. Rowena is actively involved in CTE research through her work with the Queensland Brain Institute and plays a key role in advancing understanding of brain injury across both sporting and non-sporting contexts. She also serves as Chief Medical Advisor to ConneCTErs Australia, supporting individuals and families affected by CTE.
Christopher Yong

Christopher is the Business Development Manager at Unisearch Expert Opinion Services, where he leads the Victorian office and connects litigators, insurers, and government practitioners with world‑class expert witnesses. He is a former Technology Lawyer, graduated with First Class Honours, and has served as a Foundation Board Member. Christopher is also an Executive Committee Member of the Technology & Innovation Section of the Law Institute of Victoria, advising on issues at the intersection of technology, innovation, and the law.