Guy Forster

Practice Areas

I'm a partner and head the Medical Negligence team at the Cambridge office of Irwin Mitchell.

I've specialised in clinical negligence cases since qualifying as a solicitor and act on behalf of clients who've suffered serious injury.

I also represent families at inquests where their loved one has died through negligent medical treatment. This is often with the aim of getting answers and bringing about changes to improve patient safety.

I act for both adults and children who have suffered brain injury, spinal injury such as cauda equina syndrome, or those who have suffered avoidable amputations.

I have substantial experience in handling birth injury cases, involving children who have cerebral palsy as a result of delays in delivery or inadequate neonatal care. I represent mothers who have suffered injury during delivery or where congenital conditions such as Down's syndrome or spina bifida have been misdiagnosed during pregnancy. I am also well known for my expertise in IVF/fertility treatment claims and I have conducted several complex, high-profile cases on behalf of clients nationwide. I represent families at inquests and the resulting claims for damages, including deaths in psychiatric units and care homes.

Career

Trained Irwin Mitchell; qualified 2004; assistant solicitor Irwin Mitchell 2004-2009; associate solicitor 2009-2013; partner Penningtons Manches 2013-2014; partner Irwin Mitchell 2014 to date. Current directorships: director/trustee of STARS Children’s Bereavement Support.

Professional Memberships

Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) specialist panel member; Law Society clinical negligence panel member; Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) senior litigator.