Cindy Tucker Email and Phone Number

Cindy is a Partner in our Healthcare Division. Cindy has over 20 years’ experience in medical defence litigation and professional indemnity claims. Prior to working at Kennedys Cindy was National Claims Manager and medico-legal advisor for one of the largest international private hospital organisations (including the businesses of radiology, pathology and medical clinics) and as Claims Manager for a major international insurer/broker. In these roles Cindy gained experience working with international and domestic insurers and re-insurers. A significant part of Cindy's practice is advising and representing medical professionals and hospitals who are the subject of negligence claims, disciplinary proceedings and coronial inquests. Cindy has experience across a range of medico-legal issues including medical negligence, Drugs and Poisons and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme prescribing and investigations, medical records, registration, advertising, by-laws (creation, amendment, breaches and action taken to enforce same) and College appeals. In addition to her law degree, Cindy holds a Bachelor of Science Honours, with a particular focus on health science. Cindy’s combination of education and experience allows her to provide practical assistance to both corporate and individual health clients.