Clinical Negligence
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Western (Bar)
Band 1
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(0117) 930 9000Chambers Review
Guildhall Chambers is a highly regarded set on the Western Circuit, noted for its expertise spanning a wide range of clinical negligence matters. Its barristers are regularly instructed in complex surgical negligence and birth injury cases and have experience acting for both claimant and defendant clients. The additional areas of strength for the team include gynaecological and obstetric injuries and high-value claims arising from the delayed diagnosis of cancer. Several of the set's tenants also have experience appearing for healthcare providers and families at clinical negligence inquests. Members have recently acted in a claim for damages from an individual who claims failures in his mental health care contributed to him committing criminal acts in the course of which he was injured. Instructing solicitors note that "there is a depth and breadth of knowledge across the clinical negligence team at Guildhall Chambers."
Charlie Georgeson is an assistant practice manager for clinical negligence.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All of the clerks are very helpful and responsive."
"All of the clerks are very helpful and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Selena Plowden KC is a highly regarded silk who is noted for her expert representation of both claimants and defendants. She has experience handling cases concerning challenging birth injury, catastrophic neurological injury, fatality and surgical negligence. Further expertise lies in maternal injuries, delayed diagnoses and loss of sight and hearing cases.
"Selena is incredibly bright."
"Selena is very thorough, quick to respond, and is really good on her feet."
Kriti Upadhyay is an experienced junior barrister. She is regularly instructed by both claimants and defendants in matters arising from surgical errors and delayed diagnoses.
"Kriti's written work is impressive."
Sophie Holme is praised for her representation ofboth claimants and defendants in surgical negligence cases. She also has substantial experience in spinal cord injuries. Further expertise lies in birth injuries as well as delay and failure to treat claims.
"Sophie has excellent attention to detail."
Martin Lanchester is a senior junior who is well-versed in clinical negligence matters. He is instructed in a wide range of cases arising from surgical procedures, amputations and cardiology negligence.
"Martin provides excellent client care and high-quality advice."