Scott Shelly

Scott acts for insurers, professionals, government departments and agencies, health practitioners, and health service providers. His areas of specialty include:

• Professional indemnity
• Management liability

Scott has wide experience in financial lines claims having defended multiple claims across a variety of industries. He also regularly advises on policy coverage and policy wording issues. In addition, Scott has acted in numerous medical negligence claims against health care providers, hospitals and health practitioners. He has acted for and defended a variety of medical and health industry professionals including medical practitioners, psychologists, dentists, physiotherapists, radiologists and a range of allied health professionals.

‘I enjoy working closely with my clients to understand their business objectives and expectations. This allows me to provide results driven advice which is commercially minded and technically sharp, which in turn will achieve my clients expected results.’

Scott has extensive advocacy experience having appeared in most courts and tribunals. His experience extends to appearing and advising on coronial investigations and inquests.

Industry recognition

• Doyle's Guide - Leading Professional Indemnity Lawyer, VIC in 2022 and 2024
• The Best Lawyers in Australia - Insurance Law, Melbourne since 2021