Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 1
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Freeths' Oxford-based practice has a solid reputation for handling catastrophic birth injury claims. The firm's practice also covers a range of sensitive matters, including delay in diagnosis of cancer cases. The team demonstrates significant expertise in fatal accident cases, often representing clients in inquests and subsequent legal proceedings. Its further focuses include brain injuries and orthopaedic claims. The firm is noted for its work on amputation and spinal injury mandates, as well as delay in diagnosis and treatment cases.
Strengths
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"Freeths has demonstrates mastery and creativity in their communication style and form."
"The team is efficient and professional yet caring."
"Freeths has demonstrates mastery and creativity in their communication style and form."
"The team is efficient and professional yet caring."
Notable Practitioners
Carolyn Lowe heads up the clinical negligence team in the South regions. She has a wide-ranging practice that encompasses obstetric and spinal injury claims. She also has expertise in handling delayed diagnosis cases.
Catherine Bell focuses on cases involving brain damage at birth. She also frequently represents claimants in proceedings relating to surgical negligence and orthopaedic injuries.
"Catherine Bell has got a depth of medical knowledge."
"Catherine is brilliantly prepared and she will fight hard for her clients."
Lynne Foster is a managing associate and handles a variety of clinical negligence claims, including delayed diagnosis cases. She has extensive experience handling fatal claims.
Ranked Lawyers at
Freeths LLP
Thames Valley