Beatrix Woodhouse

EXPERTISE

• Accident Compensation

• Coronial Inquest

• Judicial Review

• Mental Health Law

Beatrix is a Wellington based barrister who joined the independent bar in 2022 following private practice. Beatrix has extensive experience in medico-legal matters with a particular focus in ACC cases.  Beatrix has a broad range of litigation experience, which includes appearances in the District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, Coroner’s Court and various specialist tribunals.

Recent notable cases include acting as lead counsel in Accident Compensation Corporation v TN [2023] NZCA 664 and Accident Compensation Corporation v Calver [2021] NZCA 211; [2021] 2 NZLR 721

Beatrix holds a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Laws and a Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law. Beatrix is a board member of the Wellington Medico-Legal Society as well as a board member of the Mesothelioma Support and Awareness Trust. Beatrix is an author of Westlaw’s “Health and Safety Law” packages.

Beatrix holds legal aid approvals for civil and family proceedings and also undertakes a proportion of pro bono work.