Naomi Ferwerda is a Special Counsel in the Brisbane and Melbourne Health Teams at HWLE.
Naomi has a broad and extensive range of experience in civil litigation matters listed in Federal and State Courts across Australia. She has acted for national and international insurers, medical and allied health professionals, private clinics and organisations, and local governments.
Naomi has been recognised in Best Lawyers as ‘Ones to Watch’ in both the 2026 and 2027 edition.
Expertise
Experience
- VCAT Matters Psychologists referred to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in relation to allegations of professional misconduct or unprofessional misconduct.
- Health Practitioners Allied health practitioners in relation to a delayed diagnosis or negligent treatment causing injury or death.
- Hillcrest Jumping Castle Incident WorkSafe prosecution, Coronial inquest and a class action relating to the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy in Devonport, Tasmania.
- Coronial Inquiries Psychologists in relation to coronial inquiries following patient suicide.
- COVID-19 Pandemic Response Inquiry Private organisation in relation to the Victorian Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.