Toby Biddle

With over 25 years’ experience, Toby focusses on class action and individual litigation predominantly involving personal injury. He acts for clients in the healthcare, life sciences, industrial goods and services, and consumer sectors.

Toby acts for manufacturers, corporations, and insurers in both defence and coverage matters. He has acted in some of the most significant personal injury class actions in Australia over the past decade and advises clients in individual general liability, product liability and medical malpractice actions, regulatory investigations, inquests, and commissions of inquiry.

'I feel privileged to represent many clients in the healthcare, life sciences and consumer goods industries and their insurers. Products and healthcare treatment touch the lives of all people. When product and clinical issues and disputes occur, I enjoy working closely with our clients to find efficient, practical, pragmatic, and commercial solutions and outcomes.'

Toby has represented clients in the High Court, the Federal Court, NSW Supreme Court, ACT Supreme Court, Western Australia Supreme Court, South Australia Supreme Court, State and Territory Coroners Courts, and various other Federal and State Tribunals.

He is also the President of the NSW Medico-Legal Society.

'I was attracted to Barry Nilsson by its collaborative and collegiate culture, the quality of its lawyers and their advice, and its commitment to and focus on the insurance and healthcare industries.'

Industry recognition

• Chambers & Partners - Life Sciences since 2023
• Doyle's Guide - Recommended Medical Negligence & Malpractice Lawyers in 2015, 2016, 2022 and 2024
• The Best Lawyers in Australia - Health and Aged Care Law, Sydney since 2024
• The Best Lawyers in Australia - Insurance Law, Sydney since 2019
• The Best Lawyers in Australia - Product Liability Litigation, Sydney since 2017