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3PB Barristers

Clinical Negligence

UK Bar Guide 2026 : Western (Bar)

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Clinical Negligence - Western (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

3PB Barristers is noted for its expert representation of both injured claimants and defendant organisations in a wide range of clinical negligence disputes. The set's members are particularly adept at handling cases involving fatalities, delayed diagnosis and treatment, and alleged dental and surgical negligence. They are also regularly called upon to represent clients at clinical negligence inquests. One source notes: "3PB provides very detailed and clear advice and has a great range of expertise within this area."

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Strengths

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  • The clerking has been first rate. They have a really good team in there.

    Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar

  • They provide a very high level of service. An excellent and extremely strong clerking team.

    Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar

  • Practice director David Snook is very communicative and approachable.

    Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar

  • Abi Griffin, practice manager, in particular has excellent communication skills and is calm under pressure.

    Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar

  • Ed Holdstock, senior practice manager, is very approachable, capable and friendly. He problem-solves and ensures that cases are prioritised where necessary.

    Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • Hamish Dunlop
    Hamish Dunlop

    Hamish Dunlop

    Hamish Dunlop continues to manage a broad clinical negligence practice that encompasses cases concerning obstetric and orthopaedic injuries, including negligence stemming from general surgery. He offers a wealth of experience in complex dependency claims, as well as claims involving housing requirements and lifetime care.

    • He is very technical, forensic and detailed. Hamish is very approachable and good with clients.

      Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar

    • First-class service from Hamish.

      Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar

    • Hamish is diligent and thorough in all aspects of his work. He is brilliant with clients and handles sensitive issues with care. I regularly entrust complex cases to him.

      Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar
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  • Mark Lomas
    Mark Lomas

    Mark Lomas

    Mark Lomas chiefly acts for claimants in cases of the utmost severity, including those concerning catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims. He also handles a variety of surgical negligence, dental negligence and delayed diagnosis matters, and is well regarded for his representation of vulnerable clients and minors. Claimants can further benefit from his substantial experience in the valuation of complex future loss claims as well as claims for provisional damages.

    • I would say Mark is silk standard. He is so thorough; he is very detailed. He is very good with the clients, has a very cool head and is a real technician.

      Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar

    • Mark is very knowledgeable, and this is apparent when working with him. He is happy to discuss matters with claimants' solicitors to make the working relationship holistic.

      Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar

    • Mark is fantastic. He deals with all sorts of complex and fatal cases. He is fantastic with clients in conference, great on his feet and robust but pragmatic in his advocacy.

      Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar

    • Mark is an excellent advocate. He is skilled and knowledgeable in a wide area of clinical negligence claims and always puts clients at ease with his calm and detailed approach.

      Clinical Negligence respondentUK Bar
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