Libby Brookes

Libby Brookes is a Principal Lawyer and head of Maurice Blackburn's NSW and ACT medical negligence department. She is a NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law (Medical Negligence) who is also listed in the prestigious Doyles guide, and based in our Sydney office. Libby has been listed as a leading lawyer in the prestigious Doyles Guide for medical negligence compensation lawyers in NSW.

Libby joined Maurice Blackburn in 2004, following a clerkship in the NSW Supreme Court and two years with another prominent Sydney law firm. She has more than 10 years' experience in medical law, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Communications) and Bachelor of Laws from University of Technology, Sydney.

“I’ve always been driven by a passion for social justice and a desire to fight against unfair situations, particularly to fight for vulnerable individuals against ‘the big guys’ – the large corporations and departments that sometimes seem to be able to operate with impunity. This urge to fight became an aspiration to ensure that every person has access to quality legal representation,” says Libby.

Libby has significant skills and experience in litigation and negotiation, and she has represented and resolved a number of multi-million dollar cases for adults and children with brain injuries. She is a compelling advocate and a highly effective mediator, who is able to determine and achieve the most appropriate and beneficial outcomes for her clients. Libby channels her passion for fairness into a determination to ensure that her clients receive justice, for the wrongs they have suffered, and the compensation to support themselves in the future.

“I'm inspired by being able to help people and see real change in their lives as a result of obtaining a resolution for them. Being able to be a voice for people who are unable to fight for their rights is ultimately very rewarding. I work hard to gain the trust of my clients, who are often dealing with serious physical and metal injuries, and are understandably suspicious of medical and legal professionals.”

Libby is particularly interested in Indigenous and rural health issues and is committed to acting for people who are disadvantaged to ensure they understand their legal rights and have access to justice.

Publications

• Australian Civil Liability Newsletter

Awards & Recognition

• Doyles 2017 and 2017 Leading Medical Negligence Lawyers NSW and Australia

Professional Organisations & Memberships

• NSW Law Society Specialist Accreditation in Medical Negligence for Plaintiffs 2010
• Australian Lawyers Alliance
• NSW Medico-Legal Society