Department profile
7BR

Clinical Negligence

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


7BR

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Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

7BR is a highly regarded set in the clinical negligence market, noted as having "very talented individuals who really stand out and provide an excellent service". Areas of expertise for the team include obstetric, psychiatric and catastrophic brain and spinal injury claims, and members are experienced in the representation of both claimants and defendants, including several private hospitals and individual practitioners. The set also houses considerable strength in the handling of fatal claims, and its barristers are regularly called upon to appear at inquests. Recently, its members acted for the respondents before the Supreme Court in the appeals concerning secondary victim claims in clinical negligence.

Albie Barton is senior clerk.

Strengths

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  • The clerks are very responsive, helpful and prompt.

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  • The clerks have always been able to assist me and negotiate dates with defendant counsel when required.

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  • The clerks are always quick and prompt at reverting to you and are very helpful.

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  • It is easy to develop a good working relationship with the clerks who will go a long way to ensure they meet one's requirements.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsSimeon Maskrey
    Star IndividualsSimeon Maskrey

    Simeon Maskrey

    Simeon Maskrey KC is renowned for his outstanding knowledge and expertise in the clinical negligence field, and his prowess in medical jurisprudence generally. He has a particular interest in catastrophic injury cases involving brain trauma and spinal cord damage. He has significant trial experience in the Supreme Court.

    • He is excellent counsel to have on your side and extremely knowledgeable.

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    • He is a phenomenal operator.

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    • He is the finest KC I have worked with.

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    • He is at the top of the tree in his level of expertise, however sophisticated the case is. He is an exceptional advocate, commanding the respect of judges and opponents alike.

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    • Simeon is an excellent KC. He is very good with clients.

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  • Band 1Adam Korn
    Band 1Adam Korn

    Adam Korn

    Adam Korn is an experienced barrister with a specialist practice focused on all aspects of clinical negligence. He has particular expertise in handling obstetric and cardiology-related issues, and is regularly instructed in cases where severe neurological injuries have been sustained.

    • Adam is extremely efficient and offers clear advice.

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  • Band 1Jeremy Pendlebury
    Band 1Jeremy Pendlebury

    Jeremy Pendlebury

    Jeremy Pendlebury manages a broad practice relating to such diverse areas as radiology and orthopaedics. He is best known for his representation of claimants in obstetric and brain injury cases.

    • Jeremy is a very quick-minded and able counsel, who will read around the subject and as a result, will be able to drill into the issues swiftly.

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    • He has been very good with clients, and he goes above and beyond. Jeremy has been great at providing practical advice and the steps they can take next.

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    • He has an exceptional ability to understand the interplay between complex medical procedures and the legal tests required to prove negligence.

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    • He is forthright, a brilliant analyst and really fights the claimant's corner.

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    • Jeremy is a highly intelligent barrister who is able to converse with clients from all backgrounds and put them at ease.

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  • Band 1Julian D Matthews
    Band 1Julian D Matthews

    Julian D Matthews

    Julian Matthews has over 30 years' experience in handling the most complex cases of the highest value. He is instructed by both claimants and defendants and has a particular interest in brain injury claims.

    • Julian brings all of the skill of KC and is impeccable in terms of his knowledge. His advocacy and ability to engage with experts and clients alike are second to none.

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    • He is a very dependable counsel with a lovely manner with clients. He is good at getting to the essence of the complexity of the evidence and explaining it to clients in a way they can access.

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    • Julian is a skillful, persuasive negotiator and an excellent advocate in court.

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    • He is brilliant, he really experienced, knows the medicine well and knows how to push the case forward.

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    • He is very good with clients, providing sensible and excellent advice.

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  • Band 2Adam Weitzman
    Band 2Adam Weitzman

    Adam Weitzman

    Adam Weitzman KC handles a wide range of clinical negligence cases, including claims arising from wrongful birth, surgical negligence and failure to diagnose cancer. His practice is predominantly focused on representing claimants against NHS Resolution in maximum severity claims. He also handles significant personal injury litigation.

    • His respect for the client is evident, and he will accordingly tailor tactics according to their tolerances. He is who you want on his feet when advocating a difficult position.

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    • Adam is a brilliant lawyer. He is hugely intelligent, sensible and approachable.

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    • He is an outstanding advocate on every level.

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  • Band 2Hugh Preston
    Band 2Hugh Preston

    Hugh Preston

    Hugh Preston KC is a well-respected barrister with significant experience of handling cases of the highest value and complexity on behalf of claimants. He has a broad practice encompassing many areas such as surgical and dental cases, but has a particular interest in severe birth injury claims. He has undertaken a number of substantial group actions on behalf of claimants.

    • Hugh is always calm, personable and precise. He is both macroscopic and microscopic in approach and has a very canny ability for unearthing obscure facts and tactical approaches.

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    • Hugh is exceptionally good with clients and is able to develop a relationship with them that enables them to get through what is usually a traumatic process.

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    • Hugh Preston KC is very measured and extremely clever.

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  • Band 2Jonathan Bertram
    Band 2Jonathan Bertram

    Jonathan Bertram

    Jonathan Bertram is an experienced clinical negligence barrister with a practice predominantly focused on the pursuit of claims against medical professionals such as optometrists and dentists. He handles a wide range of cases, concerning such matters as delayed cancer diagnoses and birth injuries, and he has appeared at a number of inquests.

    • He is very responsive, bright and personable. He is a real team player.

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    • He is incredibly approachable. He is a valuable resource when it comes to tactics. He is quick to get to the issues and takes a no-nonsense approach when needed.

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    • He is such a fantastic advocate, he really gets the best he can for his clients. He is very sensible in his approach. He is a really credible individual.

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    • He is highly intelligent, well prepared and thorough, with a lovely manner with clients.

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  • Band 2Richard Baker
    Band 2Richard Baker

    Richard Baker

    Richard Baker KC is a highly skilled barrister specialising in birth injury and catastrophic injury claims. He has expertise in high-value quantum claims and cases that involve medically and factually complex evidence.

    • He is very personable but is a formidable opponent and fights hard for his clients. He is an exceptional advocate.

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    • He instills confidence and is very clear in the way in which he explains complex issues to clients, putting them at ease. He is a fantastic advocate, fierce and on point.

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    • He is a maverick of the law. He is able to navigate the most complex of legal issues and novel cases, with apparent ease.

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    • He is very authoritative and kind. He has a magic touch.

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    • He is very approachable and knowledgeable in his area of clinical negligence.

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  • Band 2Timothy Meakin
    Band 2Timothy Meakin

    Timothy Meakin

    Timothy Meakin demonstrates his vast knowledge and expertise when handling clinical negligence cases of the utmost severity. He predominantly focuses his practice on representing claimants and medical organisations, appearing in cases of the highest value. His areas of expertise include obstetric and spinal injury claims.

    • He is fantastic.

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    • He is very good with clients and experts, and he is able to deal with complex papers and get to the essence.

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    • He is a brilliant lawyer, he is very supportive, and thinks on his feet.

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  • Band 3Adam Walker
    Band 3Adam Walker

    Adam Walker

    Adam Walker receives instructions from claimants on a wide range of clinical negligence issues, and also appears regularly at inquests. He has notably appeared in a number of obstetric cases involving brain injuries sustained in childbirth. He also has significant experience in cases concerning allegations of delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.

    • He had good negotiation skills and the client was very happy. He can pick out very niche things in documents that no one else sees.

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    • He is excellent in conference with clients and experts. He easily grasps complex medical issues.

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    • Adam has an excellent ability to analyse evidence and is well liked by lay-clients. His pleadings are a work of art. He is very calm and a measured advocate in hearings and settlement meetings.

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  • Band 3Kate Lumbers
    Band 3Kate Lumbers

    Kate Lumbers

    Kate Lumbers undertakes high-value, complex work across the full spectrum of clinical negligence matters, including birth injury claims. She predominantly acts on behalf of claimants.

    • She is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes is evident in every case and always goes above and beyond.

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    • She is very astute, sensible and nice mannered in a constructive way.

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    • Kate is brilliant to work with, she provides a quick turn around, and clear and concise advise.

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  • Band 3Simon King
    Band 3Simon King

    Simon King

    Simon King is a highly experienced senior junior who is noted for his expertise in clinical negligence, personal injury and regulatory work. He is instructed by both claimants and defendants in an array of cases ranging in value and complexity. He has significant experience in interlocutory hearings.

    • Simon King is brilliant. He is really experienced, knows the medicine well and knows how to push the case forward.

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  • Band 4Deirdre Goodwin
    Band 4Deirdre Goodwin

    Deirdre Goodwin

    Deirdre Goodwin is a highly capable barrister who has vast experience of handling catastrophic injury claims. She undertakes the most complex of cases, predominantly focusing on matters concerning severe brain injury and delayed diagnosis. She is adept at making causation arguments. She also possesses expertise in orthopaedic and spinal injury claims.

  • Band 4Leslie Keegan
    Band 4Leslie Keegan

    Leslie Keegan

    Leslie Keegan undertakes a varied caseload of complex matters and is expert in all areas of medical law. He has a particular interest in cases arising from severe brain injury claims and draws on his background as a neurophysiologist to provide informed and in-depth advice.

    • He gets to grips with issues very quickly.

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  • Band 5Conor Dufficy
    Band 5Conor Dufficy

    Conor Dufficy

    Conor Dufficy mainly acts for claimants in serious clinical negligence claims. He has experience acting on matters involving birth injuries as well as failures in mental health care, brain injuries and post-operation complications.

    • Conor is a real star amongst junior barristers. He brings a creative and innovative approach to cases.

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    • Conor is a powerful advocate who provides precise and granular analysis, tempered always with a view to the big picture when considering key issues and case tactics.

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    • He is bright, hardworking and has sound judgement.

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    • Conor is great, he is thoroughly reliable and straightforward, and very user-friendly for clients.

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    • He is an excellent all-rounder.

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  • Band 5Craig Carr
    Band 5Craig Carr

    Craig Carr

    Craig Carr is a specialist in claimant clinical negligence work and has experience working on complex case including multi-claimant cases, high value birth injuries and delayed cancer diagnosis clients.

    • Craig Carr is very thorough in his work and clear in his advice.

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    • His quantum advice and schedules are second to none.

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    • Craig offers good insight into complex factual and sensitive cases, and is very approachable.

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    • He does not shy away from complex cases. He can navigate the issues fairly and frankly, and always manages to decipher the critical issues on a case.

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  • Band 5James Weston
    Band 5James Weston

    James Weston

    James Weston acts for both claimants and defendants in clinical negligence matters of high value and complexity. He has experience on cases that include psychiatric and brain injuries, and matters involving rare health medical conditions.

    • He never lets me down. James is excellent, knowledgeable and professional to work with.

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    • James Weston is technically clever and commercially savvy in equal measure. He has an ability to navigate sophisticated clinical negligence claims, whilst putting clients at ease.

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    • He is excellent counsel. He is very thorough and great with clients.

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  • Band 5Patricia Leonard
    Band 5Patricia Leonard

    Patricia Leonard

    Patricia Leonard focuses on claims involving life changing injuries, handling a number of such cases. She has experience in group actions as well as a broad array of matters including birth injuries, spinal injuries and delayed diagnosis cases. She has notable expertise in cases concerning genetic testing.

    • She is calm and well liked by clients. She is very considered and clever. She is also nice which translates to clients as they feel at ease with her.

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    • She commands a firm grip on the issues and has handled expert conferences very skillfully.

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    • She is an excellent all-rounder. She is approachable but good at managing client expectations, she deals with complex cases with ease and has fantastic advocacy and negotiation skills.

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  • Band 5Rose Harvey-Sullivan
    Band 5Rose Harvey-Sullivan

    Rose Harvey-Sullivan

    Rose Harvey-Sullivan has a flourishing clinical negligence practice. She mainly represents claimants in a variety of clinical negligence matters, including related inquests. She has experience handling cases involving injuries arising from mental health conditions as well as fatalities.

    • Rose is a very capable barrister with excellent communication skills with clients and experts.

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    • Rose is one of my favourite counsel. She is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and is outstandingly good with clients.

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    • She has fantastic client care skills. She has an impressive handling of experts and cross-examination, and very good at thinking on her feet.

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    • She is one of the most thorough barristers. She has a keen interest in the outcomes of the case and is very much part of the team.

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  • Band 5Sarah Edwards
    Band 5Sarah Edwards

    Sarah Edwards

    Sarah Edwards has a strong clinical negligence practice and is comfortable addressing questions of liability as well as quantum. She has an academic background in medicine that assists her understanding of cases and predominantly represents claimants in a wide variety of cases. including brain injuries and spinal injuries.

    • She can deal with highly complex cases demonstrating expertise in both liability and quantum issues.

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    • Sarah is my go-to barrister, she is just brilliant.

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  • Up and ComingNia Frobisher
    Up and ComingNia Frobisher

    Nia Frobisher

    Nia Frobisher handles a diverse clinical negligence practice, including claims relating to birth injuries and delayed diagnosis. She frequently acts for claimants and has experience handling issues of liability as well as negotiating quantum.

    • She has excellent client care skills.

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    • She provides detailed advice and is very thorough in her consideration of all the issues.

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    • She is really good with clients and is able to fully engage them. She handle expert evidence really well.

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