Tailored Psychiatric Assessments
MedicoLegal Psychiatry
The Royal Australian and New
Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Australian and New Zealand
Association of Psychiatry,
Psychology and Law
The Australasian Professional
Society on Alcohol and other
Drugst
Australasian College of Legal
Medicine
Trusted for Over 20 Years.
At MedicoLegal Psychiatry, we specialise in the intersection of law and mental health. Our specialist psychiatrists provide detailed, independent opinions to support civil and criminal proceedings and have experience across government, insurance, and private legal sectors.
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Our Practice Areas.
Having undertaken psychiatric assessments and provided medicolegal reports for over 20 years, our psychiatrists understand the medicolegal interface.
Personal Injury
Our psychiatrists provide thorough assessments in personal injury cases, offering clear, evidence-based opinions to help legal teams, insurers, and tribunals understand causation, prognosis, and recovery. Reports are always professional, precise, and timely for all parties involved.
Employment
We conduct detailed psychiatric evaluations for workplace-related matters, including stress, harassment, and disputes. Our reports clarify psychological impact, supporting fair decision-making in compensation or return-to-work processes with accuracy, objectivity, and professionalism.
Criminal
Our specialists provide expert psychiatric assessments in criminal cases, evaluating fitness to plead, criminal responsibility, and risk. Each report is evidence-based and objective, supporting courts, defence, and prosecution in achieving fair, informed, and legally sound outcomes.
Insurance
We deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments for insurance claims, including trauma, injury, or illness. Each report is thorough, objective, and evidence-based, giving insurers and legal teams clear, actionable insights to guide accurate, defensible decisions in claims.
Other
We provide independent psychiatric assessments in diverse medicolegal contexts not listed elsewhere. All evaluations are conducted professionally and objectively, producing clear, evidence-based reports to assist legal, administrative, or organisational decision-making reliably.
Need a trusted medicolegal partner?
Meet the experts behind complex cases.
Dr Glen Smith
BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRANZCP, Cert. Addiction Psych., GradCert Forensic Mental Health (UNSW)
Dr Lucy Hand
MBBS, BMedRes, MP, MFMH, FRANZCP, Cert. Forensic Psych.
Dr Claire Keating
MBBS, BMedRes, MPsychiatry, MFMH, FRANZCP, Cert. Forensic Psychiatry
Dr Joshua Flavell
MBBS, GCertPubHlth, FRANZCP
Dr Atsumi Fukui
MBBS, BSc, FRANZCP
Dr Steven Yeates
BA(Hons), MBBS (USYD), FRANZCP, Cert. Psychotherapy Psych.
Dr Kiran Nair
MBBS, FRANZCP, Cert. Addiction Psych
Dr Kirsty MacDonald
BMed, FRANZCP, MFMH, Cert. Forensic Psych
Dr Shelley Xia
BMED(UNE and UNEW), MFMH, FRANZCP, Cert. Forensic. Psych
Dr Matthew Jones
Dr Samson Roberts
MBBS (Adelaide), GCertForensicMHealth, FRANZCP, MACLM
Dr Samuel Lim
BSc(Hons), Psychology with Basic Medical Science (University College London) MBBS, MRCPsych (Royal College of Psychiatrists) FRANZCP, cert Psychotherapy
Dr Alexey Sidorov
MBBS(Sydney,) BMedSc, MPsychiatry, GCertForensicMHealth, FRANZCP, Cert. Forensic. Psych
Dr Juan Carlos d’Abrera
B.Sc. (Hon), MBBS (Melbourne), MPsych, FRANZCP
“I am always impressed with the service and reports provided by Dr Roberts and his team. Nothing is too difficult and his team are always such a pleasure to work with.”
– Janice
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of matters do you provide reports for?
We undertake assessments and provide reports for both criminal and civil matters including Section 14, fitness to plea, medical negligence, historical institutional abuse, workers compensation and much more.
Do you conduct assessments via video?
Yes, video assessments are possible when required and appropriate. Our team can provide you with the requirements for a successful telehealth assessment.
What if my client is incarcerated?
Our psychiatrists routinely undertake assessments of incarcerated clients within correctional facilities Australia wide, as well as detention centres and forensic hospitals.
Are your psychiatrists experienced in giving evidence in court?
Yes, our psychiatrists are experienced in providing oral evidence and being cross examined in court and tribunal matters. This service is available upon request.
What is the usual turn around time for a report?
The average turn around time for a report is 15 working days from the assessment. This may be influenced by the complexity of the matter and the volume of reading material provided. Our team would be pleased discuss any timeline requirements you may have.
How do I arrange for my client to be assessed and have a medicolegal report prepared?
You can contact our office via the booking form on our website and here, email info@mlp.com.au or call our offices on 02 8339 2050 or 02 8339 2050
What information does the psychiatrist need prior to the assessment?
A minimum of two weeks prior to the assessment, the psychiatrist will need:
- A comprehensive letter of instruction outlining the circumstances and including
the legal questions to be addressed - Relevant psychiatric and legal documents
- Any previous psychiatrically relevant expert reports if available
How much does an assessment and medicolegal report cost?
Fees will vary depending on the type of matter, volume of reading material provided and complexity. Contact our offices to discuss your matter and obtaining a quote.
Do you see people for treatment?
Unfortunately our psychiatrists are not able to provide treatment for your client. They provide independent expert assessments and reports only.