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Clyde & Co LLP

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland

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Clyde & Co LLP

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Clyde & Co’s UK medical negligence team is long established and highly regarded, with over 20 years of experience defending prominent healthcare organisations and professionals across the market. The firm offers extensive expertise, resources, and a deep understanding of claims connected to the healthcare sector.

Clyde & Co possesses a wealth of experience in the quantification of damages and is uniquely positioned to deliver swift and innovative solutions to insurers, private medical indemnity providers, hospitals, and healthcare facilities facing significant and high-profile medical malpractice and healthcare liability claims.

Regardless of the size, value, or complexity of the claim, Clyde & Co’s core ethos remains consistent: to identify risk at the earliest opportunity through thorough investigations, provide pragmatic advice to achieve the most appropriate resolution, and support the identification of broader learning and risk management opportunities.

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For
Clyde & Co is a standout firm with an impressive bench of dedicated defence lawyers. The team frequently represents private entities and medical defence organisations in a broad remit of high-profile clinical negligence proceedings, with notable involvement in mesh litigation cases. The group demonstrates additional experience in dental negligence claims, delayed diagnoses and medical product liability cases.
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  • The firm are right at top of the tree for clinical negligence.

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  • They are excellent litigators who fight hard to secure the best result for their clients.

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  • The team has attention to detail, meticulous care and depth of knowledge. You know you are in safe hands.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Duncan Batchelor
    Duncan Batchelor

    Duncan Batchelor

    Duncan Batchelor has a focus on product liability cases as well as negligent care claims. His clients include private organisations and insurance companies.

    • He is very robust and fights his clients' corner: he isn't just going through the motions, he grabs cases by the collar and pulls them into shape.

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    Duncan Batchelor

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