Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Arnot Manderson is a stable well known for complex medical negligence matters. The set has been described as having the ability to "find practical, pragmatic solutions to any challenges that come up". Its members are regularly called upon to represent both pursuer and defender clients, including NHS hospital trusts, medical defence organisations and individual doctors and dentists, in high-value catastrophic or fatal injury claims. In addition to offering expertise in injuries arising from negligence and delayed or failed diagnosis, the stable's advocates are also well regarded for their handling of claims involving defective medical products and equipment. Recent cases saw members acting on complex delayed diagnosis work, such as a case of cauda equina syndrome, which led subsequent permanent injury and mobility issues.
Andrew Sutherland leads the clerking team as practice manager.
Strengths
The clerks are really nice to deal with.
The clerks respond very quickly, and if there are any issues, they seek to resolve them quickly.
The clerks will try their best to find suitable counsel.
Notable practitioners
Colin MacAulay KC is a venerable silk with a longstanding reputation in the clinical negligence space. He concentrates on litigating catastrophic injury claims and also serves in public inquiries.
Arabella Tait is an esteemed advocate who is recognised for her assured handling of a diverse array of clinical negligence cases. She is instructed by both defender and pursuer clients and has accrued impressive experience in relation to catastrophic injury claims, including delayed diagnoses, surgical failures and wrongful birth matters. She is also well regarded for her expertise in dental negligence claims.
She is capable of dealing with very complex claims and provides pragmatic advice. She is extremely thorough and excellent with clients.
Nick Gardiner is a noteworthy advocate who has developed an extensive practice in personal injury as well as medical negligence cases, acting for both pursuers and defenders. He often receives praise for his thoroughness and attention to detail. Gardiner is an experienced and well-equipped advocate able to handle failed diagnoses and birth injuries.
His strength is his attention to detail and his thoroughness; nothing is ever missed. If you instruct him, you are going to get clear guidance throughout your cases.
He was really good at achieving a resolution.
Nick is a highly experienced, dedicated advocate who shows great commitment to those he represents.
