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Steven Canton

Sparke Helmore Lawyers
  • Recognized Since:
    2023
  • Recognized in:
    Litigation
    Medical Negligence
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.sparke.com.au/peop...
  • Website:
    http://www.sparke.com.au
  • Location:
    Level 29, MLC Centre
    25 Martin Place
    Sydney, AU NSW 2000

About Steven

Steven specialises in professional indemnity matters with an expertise in health law and brokers negligence.  He regularly assists clients in both litigious cases, and regulatory complaints before the professional councils. In 2020, he was recognised as a top health lawyer when he was awarded Lawyers Weekly’s 30 under 30 Health and Medical Award. Steven has also been appointed to the Human Research Ethics Committee of Concord Repatriation General Hospital (which approved clinical trials on patients).

What he does

Steven’s professional indemnity expertise spans professionals in the health, allied health and insurance sectors. He conducts medico-legal and clinical negligence claims for a number of leading private hospitals, medical negligence insurers and one of the world's leading dental-legal organisations.

Who he works with

Steven regularly works with medical negligence insurers, hospitals, health practitioners, allied health professionals, clinical researchers, and brokers. 

Qualifications

Steven has a combined Bachelor of Laws (first class honours) and Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from College of Law. 

Life before Sparkes

Whilst completing his tertiary studies, Steven worked as a paralegal at a general law practice. Steven joined Sparke Helmore in 2014 and became part of 2015 graduate program.  He immediately settled into the professional indemnity team and has been working in the area ever since.

Life outside of Sparkes

Outside of work Steven is an avid foodie.  On the weekends Steven often bakes up a storm in the kitchen and catches up with family and friends at the newest restaurant or bar.

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Lawyer Bio

About Steven

Steven specialises in professional indemnity matters with an expertise in health law and brokers negligence.  He regularly assists clients in both litigious cases, and regulatory complaints before the professional councils. In 2020, he was recognised as a top health lawyer when he was awarded Lawyers Weekly’s 30 under 30 Health and Medical Award. Steven has also been appointed to the Human Research Ethics Committee of Concord Repatriation General Hospital (which approved clinical trials on patients).

What he does

Steven’s professional indemnity expertise spans professionals in the health, allied health and insurance sectors. He conducts medico-legal and clinical negligence claims for a number of leading private hospitals, medical negligence insurers and one of the world's leading dental-legal organisations.

Who he works with

Steven regularly works with medical negligence insurers, hospitals, health practitioners, allied health professionals, clinical researchers, and brokers. 

Qualifications

Steven has a combined Bachelor of Laws (first class honours) and Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from College of Law. 

Life before Sparkes

Whilst completing his tertiary studies, Steven worked as a paralegal at a general law practice. Steven joined Sparke Helmore in 2014 and became part of 2015 graduate program.  He immediately settled into the professional indemnity team and has been working in the area ever since.

Life outside of Sparkes

Outside of work Steven is an avid foodie.  On the weekends Steven often bakes up a storm in the kitchen and catches up with family and friends at the newest restaurant or bar.

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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for work in:

  • Litigation
  • Medical Negligence
 

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Firm Details

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Sparke Helmore Lawyers
http://www.sparke.com.au
 
Level 29, MLC Centre
25 Martin Place
Sydney, AU NSW 2000
61 2 9373 3555
9 Office Locations
in 1 Country

Australia

Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Level 3

41 Currie Street

Adelaide SA 5000

Australia

61 8 8415 9800

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Brisbane, Australia

Level 23

240 Queen Street

P.O. Box 10220

DX 302

Brisbane QLD 4000

Australia

61 7 3016 5000

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Canberra, Australia

Level 4, Childers Square

14 Childers Street

G.P.O. Box 2562

DX 5676

Canberra ACT 2601

Australia

61 2 6263 6300

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Darwin, Australia

Level 16, 19 Smith Street

Darwin NT 0800

Australia

61 8 8963 5684

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Melbourne, Australia

Level 40

600 Bourke Street

P.O. Box 82, Collins Street West

DX 30959 Stock Exchange

Melbourne VIC 3000

Australia

61 3 9291 2333

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Muswellbrook, Australia

57 Brook Street

P.O. Box 266

DX 7341

Muswellbrook NSW 2333

Australia

61 2 6542 4000

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Newcastle, Australia

Level 7, Sparke Helmore Building

28 Honeysuckle Drive

P.O. Box 812

DX 7829

Newcastle NSW 2300

Australia

61 2 4924 7200

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Perth, Australia

Level 11, Eastpoint Plaza

233 Adelaide Terrace

Perth WA 6000

Australia

61 8 9288 8000

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