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Irwin Mitchell

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : The South

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Irwin Mitchell

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This dedicated clinical negligence department specialises in the most complex, varied and high-profile cases in and around the region, including birth injury cases, stillbirth, neonatal deaths, oncology, spinal and brain injuries as a result of negligence, cancers and community care. The team has established itself as one of the leading clinical negligence departments in the region and because they deal exclusively with clients who live in the Southern region, are therefore able to offer hands-on client care, based on strong community links and knowledge.
The department’s service is a holistic one that combines the expertise of other departments within Irwin Mitchell, including specialist Court of Protection, Education Law, Public Law and Investment services.

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - The South

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The Southampton-based team at Irwin Mitchell has a wide range of clinical negligence expertise, including claims arising from birth, brain and spinal injuries. It also handles matters concerning surgical negligence and cancer diagnosis or treatments. The firm also assists clients in fatal cases, including representing families at inquests.

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Strengths

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  • Everyone has been lovely and very helpful. They are in the loop, they know what's going on, and someone is always there to answer the phone or any questions.

    Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUK

  • The team are very easy to communicate with and client-centred.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Justine Spencer
    Justine Spencer

    Justine Spencer

    Justine Spencer is recognised for her ability in complex cases concerning medical negligence. She advises clients making claims for brain injuries and delays in diagnosis, as well as obstetric-related matters.

    • Justine is very tenacious. She wants to build a good case and understands how to do so.

      Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUK

    • Justine is very professional and knowledgeable, yet compassionate.

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  • Rebecca Brown
    Rebecca Brown

    Rebecca Brown

    Rebecca Brown regularly handles clinical negligence cases relating to delay in diagnosis claims, including oncology cases. She also has experience of matters arising from neurological injuries.

    • Rebecca is tactically astute and fights for her clients.

      Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUK

    • If I get in contact, Rebecca gets back to me straight away and has all the info I need to move forward.

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