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Irwin Mitchell

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : North East


Irwin Mitchell

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Irwin Mitchell has the largest specialist award winning clinical negligence team in the North East. We deal with all types of negligence cases particularly specialising in birth injury, cerebral palsy, spinal injury, brain injury and amputation cases as well as other complex high value claims, with the priority being in supporting our clients.   We have specialist accreditations with AVMA, APIL and the Law Society.   We support key charities both national and local, such as Heel & Toe, Chronicle Sunshine Fund, Mencap, SCOPE, UK Sepsis Trust and Making Birth Better.  We have access to other specialists in other areas of the law as a full-service law firm, in addition to support rehabilitation coordinators and benefits advisors, to ensure our clients get the best support possible.

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - North East

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Irwin Mitchell is a national firm with a clinical negligence team in Newcastle that is adept at representing clients in claims concerning cerebral palsy and delayed diagnosis. The firm offers further expertise in surgical negligence claims and spinal injuries, including cauda equina cases. It also assists clients with cases regarding substandard care in nursing homes.

Strengths

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  • The collaborative work within the team at Irwin Mitchell means you always feel supported and professionals are always there to advise you of next steps and put your mind at rest.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Samuel Hill
    Band 2Samuel Hill

    Samuel Hill

    Samuel Hill leads the medical negligence team in Newcastle. He has experience handling cerebral palsy matters and claims arising from brain injuries, as well as cases concerning delays in diagnosis, cancer and cauda equina syndrome.

    • He thinks about strategy and is an excellent lawyer.

      Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUK
    • Sam is an exceptional solicitor. His attention to detail is incredible and he has such an engaging personality.

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