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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - Thames Valley

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What the Team is Known For

Fletchers has a strong reputation for handling an array of complex cases, demonstrating expertise in cerebral and Erb's palsy. The team has an impressive track record in complicated brain injury and spinal injury cases, as well as surgical negligence claims. It offers additional experience in ophthalmic claims. In September 2025, Fletchers acquired the serious injury team from Shoosmiths, significantly increasing its offering.

Notable Practitioners

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Denise Stephens
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Denise Stephens
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Denise Stephens possesses extensive experience in complex catastrophic brain injury and obstetric claims. She also assists with failure to diagnose cases.

Her client handling skills are second to none.

Denise is immensely experienced, skilled and committed. She is knowledgeable, empathetic and communicative.

Denise is very thorough, detailed and organised. She also looks outside the box.

Denise is really on top of the detail.

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Susan Prior
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Susan Prior has a broad clinical negligence practice that involves routinely acting on behalf of claimants. She advises clients on a range of matters including claims arising from delays and failures in diagnosis.

Susan has got really good attention to detail.

Susan is very prepared and thoughtful.

Her expertise and judgement is spot on.

Ranked Lawyers at
Fletchers Solicitors

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

Denise Stephens
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Denise Stephens
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Susan Prior
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