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Kinny Legal’s award-winning health law team helps medical professionals and allied health practitioners navigate legal matters, so they can focus on their top priority - helping people achieve their best health. We understand the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare industry, and can provide holistic legal and strategic advice to support your organisation's success. Whether you’re a well-established business or a start-up company, we’ll work with you to develop the best commercial strategies and protections for your unique situation. Our services include:
Guidance on health industry regulation and reform.
Management of operational issues, legal compliance and risk.
Support in responding to investigations, complaints, and coronial inquests.
Establishing health business structures and formalising arrangements between partners or company directors.
Drafting, negotiation and management of commercial contracts.
Dispute resolution, including debt recovery.
Advice on disputes between partners or company directors of medical practices or health businesses.
Strategic advice on business offerings and corporate structuring.
Legal advice on privacy matters including data breaches, preparing privacy policies and responding to requests for health records or information.
Providing intellectual property advice and services.
Specialist advice for providers of NDIS or disability services.
Specialist advice for providers of aged care services, including in home services.
“The confidence and professionalism of the Kinny Legal team is second to none. They provide a considered and tailored approach to their services and I would highly recommend.”
The OAIC is conducting its first-ever privacy compliance sweep and businesses in breach may face penalties of up to $66,000. Find out what you need to know and what your business should do to stay compliant.
In a recent Federal Court ruling, the Court fined a registered NDIS provider $2.5 million for serious compliance failures, including unsafe participant and worker environments and repeated breaches of reportable incident requirements. This case sends a strong warning to all NDIS providers about the need for robust risk management, incident response systems and proactive compliance processes.
The NDIA has released an updated Price Guide that will take effect from 24 November 2025. Providers should check whether the new Price Guide may impact their services and charging arrangements and seek legal advice from a NDIS specialist if unsure.
Operating a medical practice or health clinic in partnership with other doctor/directors can be rewarding, but it doesn’t always work out. Serious disputes can arise and, if left unchecked, can undo all the hard work you’ve put into your business. Understanding how to manage disputes and business relationship breakdowns is critical to protecting both your practice and your professional reputation.
Jessica Kinny and Kinny Legal have been recognised by Doyles Guide to Leading Lawyers and Law Firms 2025 - New South Wales in the Health and Aged Care Category
Kinny Legal has been recognised as one of Australia’s top specialist law firms in the 2025 Top Specialist Firms report.
Recent changes strengthening privacy protections reflect the growing importance of privacy protection in Australia and the increasing consequences for non-compliance. Find out what you need to know.
Consistent cash flow is essential for the long-term health of your business. Plus, no one enjoys chasing overdue accounts. Strategic investment in the right areas will help your business get paid on time and avoid write-offs. Here are our top tips to help you get immediate results.
The Australian Parliament passed the Aged Care Bill earlier this week, which gives the aged care industry some much-needed certainty that the new Aged Care Act will take effect on 1 July 2025. However, some key issues remain unresolved.
Aged care and other health businesses are experiencing a wave of reforms leaving many carefully considering their futures – including whether to sell. But how do you get the best sale price with the lowest stress and risk exposure? Here are our top tips.
