Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

From patient care to innovation, we're supporting the future of healthcare.

Overview

About 10% of Australia's GDP is spent on health. What are we getting for that? We get more than just a trip to the doctor, that's for sure. Modern healthcare encompasses extraordinary technical advances, commercialisation, patents, trade marks and other IP, and a highly regulated pharmaceutical sector.

There's innovation too in the way health services are developed and delivered, from research and health precincts through to healthcare infrastructure such as hospitals or aged care homes which integrate the latest technology with old-fashioned care and compassion. For those running a healthcare facility, there are also medical negligence and disciplinary proceedings. Underlying it all is the need to protect, manage and utilise vast amounts of sensitive data within strict privacy laws. And then there are the business issues: corporate governance, real estate acquisition, planning approvals, investments, and exit strategies.

We might not be able to solve physical headaches as easily as you can, but we know how to deal with the legal headaches – and even stop them from happening.

Our team to support you

Toolkits

Insights
Australia's Enhanced CIRMP Rules: what critical infrastructure operators need to know
23 Jun 2026 | Article
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ASIC v Bekier: Ten D&O insurance and indemnity considerations
19 Jun 2026 | Article
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ASIC v Bekier: Federal Court imposes $1.1 million in penalties and lengthy disqualification, and costs against former Star Entertainment CEO and General Counsel
17 Jun 2026 | Article
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ASIC v Bekier: ASIC seeks millions in penalties and lengthy disqualification of former officers of Star Entertainment
3 Jun 2026 | Article
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Annual Wage Review 2026: the immediate compliance impacts –and beyond
3 Jun 2026 | Article
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Address psychosocial hazards in workplace investigations to protect your people and organisation
28 May 2026 | Article
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Incoming changes to Australia's foreign investment framework: What investors need to know
20 May 2026 | Article
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New APP guidance means you should consider checking your information collection practices now
19 May 2026 | Article
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Australia's 2026–27 Budget and the foreign investment landscape: what investors need to know
19 May 2026 | Article
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Australian Budget 2026-27: sweeping tax changes to bring foreseeable (and unintended) consequences for investors
14 May 2026 | Article
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Australia patents update: Full Court reinstates problematic best method requirement for divisional patents
30 Apr 2026 | Article
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The Middle East conflict: what Australian corporates should do now, and into the future
29 Apr 2026 | Article
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