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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - East Anglia
What the Team is Known For
Ashtons Legal has a well-regarded team of clinical negligence specialists undertaking a full range of complex claims, including injuries such as cerebral palsy arising from negligence during birth and neonatal care. The team handles a broad caseload encompassing issues relating to surgical errors and mental health treatment. It also demonstrates expertise in delayed diagnosis claims. The firm has a notable presence across East Anglia, with offices based in Norwich, Cambridge and Ipswich, among others.
Strengths
The team provides prompt responses and is attentive to client needs.
Ashtons Legal has deep expertise in medical negligence law, combined with a compassionate and client-centric approach.
The team has good communication, friendly and knowledgeable solicitors, and is thoughtful in conferences.
Notable practitioners
Ben Ward regularly represents claimants in matters relating to brain and birth injuries. He has particular expertise in handling cerebral palsy claims.
Ben's communication is always clear, and he takes his time to discuss things with us so we have a clear understanding of what our next steps are. He is always really sensitive, too.
Ben is a standout practitioner who is well-known for his comprehensive analysis of papers, clear strategic thinking and excellent delivered outcomes.
Ben Ward is extremely good. He not only thinks through the medicine, but is also good tactically. He thinks about different avenues.
Sharon Allison, based in Bury St Edmunds, is head of the medical negligence department. She possesses experience in complex catastrophic injury claims and delayed diagnosis cases. She further focuses on claims involving mental health issues and assists families with inquests.
Sharon Allison is very good at moving cases forward. From a business perspective, she is great and proactive.
Sharon Allison does very high-profile work and has her finger on the pulse. She does political work and has commercial awareness.
Amanda Cavanagh is excellent.
Amanda Cavanagh provides clear communication and is very client-focused.
Penny Tilmouth is an associate in the firm's medical negligence team. She has experience handling cases involving birth injuries, delayed treatment and surgical errors.
Penny is outstanding. She is informative and compassionate.
Penny Tilmouth is very hardworking, efficient and bright. She is good with clients.
Penny Tilmouth is assiduous and careful.