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Irwin Mitchell

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire


Irwin Mitchell

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Irwin Mitchell has the largest dedicated medical negligence department in Yorkshire, with teams based in both Sheffield and Leeds. We deal with all types of negligence cases particularly specialising in complex, high-value claims including: birth injury including cerebral palsy; spinal injury; brain injury; and amputation cases.

During 2022, shortlisted at the national PI Awards for Outstanding Achievement of the Year, recognising our Support & Rehabilitation Co-ordinators contribution supporting our clients, Outstanding Case of the Year

and Marketing Campaign of the Year.

3 AVMA clinical negligence panel members; 5 Law Society clinical negligence accreditations; 2 APIL Fellows; 1 APIL Assessor; 5 APIL clinical negligence specialists; 11 APIL Senior Litigators; 46 APIL Litigators.

We support AvMA as a key charity, including legal support on their helpline. Along with charities Birthrights, Making Birth Better, SIA, Cauda Equina Syndrome Association; Meningitis Now; Shine; UK Sepsis Trust. Local charities include Scope, SNAPS, Mencap, Sick Children’s Trust, PACES and Eden Dora Trust

We support the local Support Through Court.

We have dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility Panel, with individuals appointed to specific roles, including Equality, Charity, Wellbeing and Environment across the offices.  

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - Yorkshire

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Irwin Mitchell has a UK-wide presence in clinical negligence work, with renowned teams based in Sheffield and Leeds. The team works on diverse and highly complex cases, including those resulting from surgical negligence, delayed diagnosis of serious conditions and failings in mental healthcare. The team demonstrates further experience handling brain injuries, especially cerebral palsy claims arising from negligently managed births and failings in safeguarding procedures.

Strengths

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  • They are powerful in clinical negligence.

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  • They are proactive and progressive to the wider issues and not just focussed on settling in individual cases as quickly as possible.

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  • Irwin Mitchell is organised, responsive and it takes responsibility and accountability.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rachelle E Mahapatra
    Band 1Rachelle E Mahapatra

    Rachelle E Mahapatra

    Rachelle Mahapatra is well versed in clinical negligence claims, including failed diagnosis, amputations, wrongful birth cases and birth injuries. She is based in the Leeds office of Irwin Mitchell.

    • Rachelle is contactable, knowledgeable and responsive to issues.

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  • Band 2Julianne Moore
    Band 2Julianne Moore

    Julianne Moore

    Julianne Moore is regional head of the Sheffield clinical negligence team and deals with high-value birth injury matters, especially cerebral palsy claims. She is also well equipped to handle spinal injury cases and delays in diagnosis.

    • She is firm in negotiations and has good client care skills.

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    • She is very easy to work with and is great with clients.

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  • Band 2Sarah Coles
    Band 2Sarah Coles

    Sarah Coles

    Sarah Coles is the regional head of the Leeds and Newcastle medical negligence teams. She has a wide-ranging practice that covers amputations due to delayed diagnosis, as well as brain and birth injuries. She also has notable experience handling cauda equina and sepsis cases.

    • A highly experienced partner with a highly complex case load.

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  • Band 2Sarah Rowland
    Band 2Sarah Rowland

    Sarah Rowland

    Sarah Rowland assists with high-value birth injury claims and brain injury cases, as well as amputations and surgical negligence claims. She is based in the firm's Sheffield office.

    • Sarah Rowland is amazing, she runs the case with full confidence.

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  • Band 2Tom Mather
    Band 2Tom Mather

    Tom Mather

    Tom Mather acts in high-value spinal injury and severe brain injury cases arising from negligent treatment. He also handles wrongful birth claims.

    • He was clear, thorough and responsive. An excellent rapport which led to a good outcome.

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  • Band 3Anna Stacey
    Band 3Anna Stacey

    Anna Stacey

    Anna Stacey frequently acts on medical negligence mandates relating to birth injuries, brain injuries and amputation claims, as well as surgical negligence cases.

    • Anna Stacey is responsive to emails and queries.

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  • Band 3Rachel Roach
    Band 3Rachel Roach

    Rachel Roach

    Rachel Roach frequently assists with delayed diagnosis resulting in fatalities and wrongful birth claims. She also handles brain injuries at birth due to negligence, as well as spinal cord injuries.

    • Rachel supported all involved and was always easily contactable, responsive and provided guidance.

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  • Band 3Ross McWilliams
    Band 3Ross McWilliams

    Ross McWilliams

    Ross McWilliams assists clients with complex wrongful birth and cerebral palsy claims, as well as delayed diagnosis.

  • Band 3Tania Harrison
    Band 3Tania Harrison

    Tania Harrison

    Tania Harrison handles a range of clinical negligence claims, including brain injury, catastrophic injury and fatal accident cases for both adults and children.

    • An incredible lawyer and a wonderful human being.

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    • She is a very able, committed and driven solicitor.

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  • Star AssociatesRosie Charlton
    Star AssociatesRosie Charlton

    Rosie Charlton

    Rosie Charlton is noted for her work assisting clients on an array of clinical negligence matters where she acts for both minors and adults, including fatal cases and delay in diagnosis claims.

    • She works really hard for her clients.

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    • She is everything a claimant solicitor should be; compassionate and tactical with amazing client skills.

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  • Associates to watchCatherine Slattery
    Associates to watchCatherine Slattery

    Catherine Slattery

    Catherine Slattery's practice focuses on group action claims arising from clinical negligence and defective medical devices.

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