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Our expertise in defending clinical negligence claims brought against NHS bodies and private sector organisations is unrivalled. We have been on NHS Resolution's (NHSR) Panels (both clinical and non-clinical litigation) since its creation in 1995.
A truly national practice, with work undertaken from offices in London, Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester, our client base has a national footprint. We have a national reputation in group litigation, especially in relation to disease work for the NHSR, where we are the sole national legal advisor, undertaking all deafness, asbestos and mesothelioma claims.
The team won the prestigious "Legal Services Provider of the Year" in 2018 at the Health Service Journal Partnership Awards for their innovative Alternative Dispute Resolution costs protocol for Group Actions.
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Hill Dickinson is a well-regarded clinical negligence team with a national presence. The team undertakes litigation and regulatory work for NHS Resolution and a number of NHS trusts, managing a range of significant and high-value cases, with notable expertise in group actions. The firm is noted for its work on cerebral palsy, obstetric and brain injury claims, as well as delay in diagnosis and treatment cases.
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I have worked with a variety of people from the clinical negligence team, from senior partners to junior associates, and always find them to be professional and insightful.
Hill Dickinson has always provided excellent legal advice and support in all areas.
I think their leadership from partners is exceptional and they are very adept at selecting the right lawyer for the case.
They have an excellent team, all of whom have great expertise and work together well.
They have a high level of integrity, and they're always careful to be thoughtful and considerate, even to the opposition. The team is incredibly robust.
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Jonathan is super calm and relaxed about things: he never panics, which is what you need with a litigator, and he is a good person to have behind you.
He is extremely knowledgeable and a very safe pair of hands.
Jonathan is an excellent lawyer who is knowledgeable, affable and a pleasure to deal with.
Jonathan is an exceptional litigator, he is creative and charismatic.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant
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