Clinical Negligence

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.

"Simeon has amazing attention to detail but has the ability to see the bigger picture and make the complex very easy to understand. He is formidable in conference and the best advocate in court."

"Simeon is a force to be reckoned with. He is able to manage complex and sophisticated matters and put the client at ease whilst being formidable against his opponent."

"Simeon has an ability to ensure that he obtains the best results for his clients. He can grapple with difficult subjects and break them down into understandable chunks."

"Simeon offers invaluable insight into cases and is always prepared to 'think outside the box', but also offers practical solutions. He puts clients at their ease."

"Simeon is a true giant at the clinical negligence Bar. He is smart, determined and incredibly hard-working."

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 a talented barrister who is highly regarded. He has outstanding written work, attention to detail and an excellent conference manner."

"Adam is particularly good with clients. He is approachable and his interactions are thoughtful and reassuring. He approaches complex cases with expertise and his work is thorough and considered."

"Adam is a passionate advocate for the rights of claimants with highly complex needs, offering responsive support."

"Adam is an extremely strong clinical negligence counsel whose attention to detail is excellent."

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 incredibly knowledgeable and will read into any complicated subject to ensure he grasps the intricacies."

"Jeremy Pendlebury's ability to pick up detail and information is phenomenal. He is a very talented barrister with a really good client manner."

"Jeremy provides impeccable forensic analysis of the evidence coupled with sensitive handling of clients"

"Jeremy is a real fighter. He has great attention to detail but also brings real passion and experience to his work."

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 has excellent negotiating and advocacy skills. He is very easy to work with."

"Julian understands the process from both a claimant and defendant perspective and utilises this to steer cases and head off potential issues with a high level of expertise."

"Julian can deal with really complex issues very quickly and can get to the bottom of the expert evidence supremely quickly and skilfully. He is amazing with experts."

"The quality of Julian’s work is outstanding, he has an excellent blend of experience and tactical awareness. He is outstandingly caring, capable and calm."

"Julian is hyper-intelligent and has good client rapport. He gets straight to the crux of the case and is a go-to when things get really complicated."

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.

"Adam is an excellent advocate. He cuts through the issues really well and will find the nub of the issue."

"Adam is astute and sharp. He deals brilliantly with complex causation issues."

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 extremely good with clients and getting to the heart of the issue."

"Hugh is an exceptional KC. He is always available and here to help. He has exceptionally good ideas."

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.

"Jonathan Bertram is a very safe pair of hands. His pleadings are beautiful and he writes so eloquently. Experts and clients love him."

"Jonathan is fantastic. He has a real authority about him and is very sensible. He just gets to the heart of things."

"Jonathan is one of those barristers who gets what clients are looking for in their case and works tirelessly to deliver just that."

"Jonathan is extremely thorough in his preparation of any case. He does not take for granted the advice of experts even in the early stages of a claim and ensures the evidence is properly tested."

"Jonathan has a high level of detail for particulars of claim and preparation of court documents."

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.

"Timothy is an incredibly strong senior junior. There isn't any part of a case that he isn't comfortable with."

"Timothy is really no-nonsense. He gets straight to the heart of the issue. he is great with difficult defendants or experts and a real pleasure to work with."

"Timothy is a superb junior. He offers a consistently high service level. His analytical approach is so important in complex medical cases."

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.

"Adam is one of my go-to barristers on complex matters."

"Adam is a superb barrister, with the keenest of analytical skills."

"Adam's advice is always very meticulous on quantum matters."

"Adam is very analytical with his work. He will go through reports with a fine tooth-comb and has an eye for detail."

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 a very strong negotiator in settlement meetings and has achieved settlements beyond expectations."

"Richard is an incredible counsel. He makes the most complex of issues easy to understand and breaks them down. He is excellent with clients and explaining complex legal and medical matters."

"Richard's level of knowledge is top-notch and he communicates complex issues in a straightforward manner which is appreciated by clients."

"Richard is reliable and thorough. His drafting is excellent and he has a great manner with clienets."

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 Kind is a go-to. He is brilliant."

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.

"Deirdre is great with figure work. She is super responsive."

"I highly recommend Deirdre Goodwin on all counts."

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.

"Kate Lumbers is really good with clients. She has a personable approach and can cut through and advise clearly and in a sympathetic way."

"Kate is very strong on detail and client expectation management. She has handled experts in a constructive and thoughtful way to get the best out of them."

"Kate is very good with clients, always making them feel at ease. She is knowledgeable and is a safe pair of hands."

"Kate is very good at dealing with complex cases. She is very good in conferences with experts and is very experienced with a variety of clinical negligence work."

"Kate collaborates well and has an analytical approach to evidence. She takes the time to build a good rapport with the client. She is an excellent advocate, strong tactician and stands by her advice."

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.

"Leslie is a personable barrister, good with both instructing solicitor and clients. He has a wide breadth of knowledge in clinical negligence and he will fight vociferously for the client."

"Leslie has earned a reputation as a leading junior in his field. His expertise and incisive intellect make him the go-to choice for navigating complex claims."

"Leslie is excellent with clients and always makes himself available to instructing solicitors. Clients welcome his straightforward approach to discussing their case."

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 incredibly smart and absolutely unflappable."

"Conor offers thorough and helpful advice and is approachable and responsive to correspondence."

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.

"Patricia provides excellent advocacy in conference and in extracting information from experts and breaking this down to claimants. She also provides appropriate levels of empathy."

"Patricia is cool under pressure, thinks on her feet and communicates her points with clarity and precision. She is known for her hard work, client-friendly approach and tenacity in her advocacy."

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 an exceptional junior. She is tenacious and adaptable. Her medical knowledge sets her apart as does her way with bereaved families throughout the inquest process."

"Rose is great. She is a massive advocate for the vulnerable."

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.

"Sarah Edwards is a very hard worker. She is very sharp and able to read a room very well."

"Sarah is a go-to barrister for anything medically complex. She has a very good grasp of medicine and is very hard working."

"Sarah has an exceptional grasp of issues arising out of clinical negligence cases. She has exceptional negotiating skills and her advices are detailed, accurate and informed."

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.

"Nia has provided exceptional advice in complicated matters, showing great attention to detail, a pragmatic approach and a fantastic client manner."

"Nia's client care is second to none. She plays close attention to detail and knows the right questions to ask the medical experts."