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Irwin Mitchell

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : East Anglia

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Irwin Mitchell

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Irwin Mitchell is regarded by many as the leading firm for medical negligence nationally, recovering more damages for clients than any other firm. We were awarded Injury Team of the Year and Law Firm of the Year at the Cambridgeshire Law Society Awards 2022.

We handle cases of the highest value and complexity. We are well known for our work in catastrophic injury cases including birth injury, adult and child brain injury, spinal injury, amputations and fatal accidents/inquests. We take a team approach to these cases, with experienced and junior lawyers combining to ensure the best representation.

We consistently receive praise for our client care (consistently 5 star on Trustpilot); we know clients choose us because of our reputation for putting our clients at the centre of everything we do. We help our clients to access practical support through our Support and Rehabilitation Service, Welfare Benefits team and the numerous charities/organisations we work with. We secure large interim payments to facilitate early care packages and private therapies.

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - East Anglia

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What the Team is Known For

Irwin Mitchell has a leading team with an established reputation in the Cambridge market. The team is adept at handling a broad range of complex, high-value cases including those arising from birth injury, spinal injury and delay in diagnosis, as well as catastrophic injury claims. The firm demonstrates experience representing claimants suffering from cerebral palsy and amputations. It frequently secures interim payments to support immediate needs and also assists families with inquests.

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Strengths

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  • The team has clear communication and always provides sound answers to all of my queries. They are efficient and fast.

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  • The Irwin Mitchell solicitors are very experienced and understand complex issues well. The firm has a strong culture of experienced support.

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  • Irwin Mitchell has an extremely professional approach and a very knowledgeable team. They listen to medical experts.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sarah Wealleans
    Sarah Wealleans

    Sarah Wealleans

    Sarah Wealleans regularly assists claimants with obstetric matters, with further experience in handling birth and brain injury cases resulting from negligent care.

    • Sarah Wealleans is tough with opponents and sympathetic with clients. She has excellent client care skills and doesn't shy away from doing difficult things.

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    • Sarah has been fantastic. I would recommend her highly.

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