Julia Penn

Firm:

Areas Of Practice:

Health Care, Insurance Law, Litigation (Insurance), Medical Aids / Managed Health Care, Medical Negligence, Mine Health and Safety

Phone Number:

+27 (0) 21 424 4599

Cell Number:

0722074727

Email address:

juliap@thomsonwilks.co.za

Position:

Director

Address:

The Chambers, 3rd Floor, 50 Keerom Street, Cape Town

Region:

Western Cape / Cape Town

Area:

Cape Town

Postal Address:

P O Box 592, Cape Town, 8000

Qualifications:

Master of Laws (LLM) – Medical Law & Ethics

History:

Julia Penn is a Director at Thomson Wilks, specialising in insurance litigation and medical law. With over 15 years of experience advising hospitals, insurers, and healthcare professionals both locally and internationally, Julia offers deep legal insight into complex medico-legal and regulatory matters.

Her expertise spans medical negligence, healthcare regulation, and risk management. She is particularly skilled in handling high-stakes litigation, healthcare governance, and compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.

Key areas of practice include:

Medical negligence claims
Regulatory compliance and healthcare risk management
Conduct inquiries and inquests
Litigation involving obstetrics, surgery, ICU, and emergency care
Appearances before statutory bodies such as the HPCSA and SANC
Development of healthcare policies and protocols
Training, speaking engagements, and contributions to medical-legal publications
Julia’s strategic, ethical approach and her extensive experience in the healthcare sector make her a trusted advisor in the evolving landscape of medical law.