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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

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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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Justine Spencer
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Justine Spencer
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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.

Justine is very professional and knowledgeable, yet compassionate.

Rebecca Brown
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Rebecca Brown
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Up and Coming

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.

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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The South

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

Justine Spencer
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Justine Spencer
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Rebecca Brown
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Rebecca Brown
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Up and Coming

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