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Foot Anstey LLP

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - South West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Enable Law provides broad coverage of the South West including offices in Bristol, Plymouth, Truro, Exeter and Taunton. The firm's deep bench of experienced practitioners possesses strong knowledge in complex negligence matters, including maximum severity cases such as those stemming from brain or spinal injuries. The firm is also noted for its work on amputation, delayed diagnosis and negligent surgery claims. as well as those concerning fatalities. It also has expertise in obstetric injury cases, including cerebral palsy, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.

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Strengths

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  • They are focused on getting the absolute best result for their client and caring, so you feel supported during litigation.

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  • Enable Law has some very experienced and knowledgeable people, and the firm is not afraid of taking on hard cases. They work hard for clients and attain good outcomes.

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  • The team shows excellent professionalism, empathy and sensitivity, taking time to explain everything and working with our best interests at heart.

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  • Enable Law provides professional one-to-one guidance throughout the whole process, underpinned by honest and realistic outcomes.

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  • They are always on hand, show exemplary professionalism and knowledge, and always keep me to date on progress.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Claire Stoneman
    Claire Stoneman

    Claire Stoneman

    Claire Stoneman is a highly regarded clinical negligence consultant with a solid track record of handling cases relating to stillbirth and neonatal death cases. She also has considerable experience handling claims arising from negligent delivery, as well as delayed diagnosis matters.

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  • Paul Sankey
    Paul Sankey

    Paul Sankey

    Paul Sankey is a consultant at the firm with notable experience in claims regarding misdiagnosis and surgical negligence, as well as spinal and brain injury cases.

    • Paul was excellent throughout.

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  • Robert Antrobus
    Robert Antrobus

    Robert Antrobus

    Robert Antrobus leads the clinical negligence offering at Enable Law. He has considerable experience handling obstetric cases involving birth injuries, as well as negligent treatment matters and failure and delay in diagnosis claims.

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  • Mike Bird
    Mike Bird

    Mike Bird

    Mike Bird is a standout clinical negligence practitioner who is held in high regard for his experience in complex brain injury cases concerning cerebral palsy, as well as negligent treatment claims. He manages the teams in Cornwall and Plymouth.

    • Mike was so professional through the entire process, guiding me through what was to prove a very complex case. I can’t recommend him enough.

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  • Gillian Clark
    Gillian Clark

    Gillian Clark

    Gillian Clark is well placed to advise on cases involving delay in diagnosis and treatment, and has a particular focus on brain and birth injuries. She is also experienced in representing clients at inquests.

    • Gillian is excellent.

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  • Jackie Linehan
    Jackie Linehan

    Jackie Linehan

    Bristol-based Jackie Linehan is a highly regarded legal director in the team at Enable Law. She has expertise in claims relating to misdiagnosis of cancer, fatal accidents and brain injuries, including those at birth.

    • Jackie is very knowledgeable in her field as well as friendly and understanding.

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  • Michelle Biddulph
    Michelle Biddulph

    Michelle Biddulph

    Michelle Biddulph heads Enable Law's clinical negligence team nationally. She specialises in amputation and delayed diagnosis claims.

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