Clinical Negligence

Bill Braithwaite KC receives acclaim for his experienced handling of high-value spinal injury cases. He also demonstrates outstanding expertise in claims involving negligent obstetric care leading to cerebral palsy. He acts exclusively for claimants.

"Bill is quite simply brilliant. He is commercially aware with fantastic vision but also extremely approachable. He commands a room and instils confidence."

"Bill is a very experienced and knowledgeable barrister."

David Knifton KC acts exclusively for claimants in complex clinical negligence cases. He frequently handles obstetric injury, surgical negligence and delayed diagnosis claims, and offers expertise in cases involving complex issues of consent.

"David is quite simply brilliant. He is calm and measured in his approach, and all over the issues in a case. He is very sensible and level-headed yet compassionate and empathetic with lay clients."

"David is a highly intelligent and exceptional advocate. He takes on the most difficult cases and handles them with skill and confidence."

"David provides exceptional analysis of the evidence, has fantastic communication skills with clients and navigates through complex issue with ease and commercial astuteness. He is a great advocate."

Gerard Martin KC is a key catastrophic injury barrister with a notable clinical negligence practice. He specialises in high-value acquired brain injury cases on behalf of children and adults. He has further standout expertise in amputation cases and also possesses ample experience of wrongful birth claims.

"Gerard is very knowledgeable."

Kevin Naylor is a qualified medical doctor who has strong experience across a variety of clinical negligence claims. He has proven capabilities in fatal cases as well as those relating to amputations. He acts in complex cases of surgical and obstetric negligence.

"Kevin is extremely good and his medical knowledge really makes the difference in clinical negligence cases."

"Kevin is medically qualified which brings a really unique quality to the table. He provides very clear advice and is a great communicator and very quick on his feet."

"Kevin can guide clients through the process so clients love him and his advice is really understanding of the expert position and the pressures experts are under. He is just top-notch."

Matthew Stockwell has extensive experience handling high-value, maximum-severity brain and spinal injury claims. He is well regarded for his expertise in matters involving significant issues concerning mental health and capacity.

"Matthew is very thorough and his analysis is excellent. His case planning is also very strong, getting the best solutions."

"Matthew's strategic thinking is always impressive and he is very good with clients and explaining things in straightforward terms."

"He is excellent. He works with you and you really feel that you're a team. He looks at things in a multi-faceted way."

"He is very thorough, well-organised and prepared. He has a really good grasp of preparing evidence for trial and witnesses for trial."

Chris Gutteridge represents claimants in a variety of high-value clinical negligence claims concerning spinal injuries, amputations and delayed diagnosis leading to severe injury. He has on numerous occasions negotiated large settlements for clients, including in cases where liability or causation was disputed.

"Chris is very good. He is contactable and approachable, happy to hop on a call and just talk you through things."

"His advocacy is very good and he's very empathetic and patient with clients."

"Chris is very knowledgeable and a technically competent individual. He is capable of cutting through complex expert reports and getting to the heart of the issues."