Scott is particularly recognised for his expertise in professional negligence claims and disciplinary proceedings involving health care professionals. His practice encompasses complex professional liability disputes, regulatory matters, insurance litigation and personal injury claims, acting for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Holding a Master of Laws with a focus on negotiation, dispute resolution and the psychology of disputes, Scott brings a sophisticated understanding of both advocacy and dispute resolution strategy. His experience extends beyond litigation to assisting clients in achieving practical and commercially effective outcomes through alternative dispute resolution processes.
Scott has contributed extensively to the profession through his service on a New South Wales Bar Association Professional Conduct Committee, where he served for approximately ten years. He has also been involved in the education and development of future practitioners as a marker for the ethics component of the New South Wales Bar examinations and as a tutor in ethics and torts at the University of Technology Sydney.
Recognised for his expertise in professional responsibility, health law and professional negligence, Scott is regularly briefed in matters requiring technical legal knowledge, strategic judgment and effective dispute resolution skills.