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JMW Solicitors LLP

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : North West


JMW Solicitors LLP

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The JMW clinical negligence team was established more than 20 years ago and specialises in catastrophic injury claims, particularly brain and spinal injuries. However, we are able to handle the full spectrum of claims arising from poor care in hospitals, GP surgeries or other healthcare setting. 

Led by leading clinical solicitor Eddie Jones, we have a strong reputation for delivering outstanding results alongside excellent client care. Our team comprises of six partners based out of our Manchester office, but serving clients nationwide, and one partner based in our London office. It also includes numerous associates and junior solicitors. 

We have successfully settled thousands of cases, including obtaining settlements of £26 million and two of £25 million for children who suffered brain damage at birth. We have also recovered £9.3 million for a client who suffered negligent treatment of cauda equina syndrome, an injury we have particular expertise in. 

We have strong links with charities and support services who can provide additional help to our clients. As a full service law firm we are able to provide advice from experts in other departments on areas such as the Court of Protection, wills, trusts and estate planning, employment and family law.

Careful guidance is provided on funding arrangements. We are able to offer no win, no fee agreements and we also have a Legal Aid contract and can offer this in the limited cases where this remains available. 

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - North West

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
JMW Solicitors has a strong local team attracting serious brain and spinal injury cases from across the country, owing to its large team of highly regarded clinical negligence specialists. The team handles major obstetric and neonatal negligence cases in which babies have been left with cerebral palsy and severe brain damage. The firm demonstrates further experience with failure to diagnose cases, including cauda equina syndrome. It also acts on amputation claims and cases of negligently performed surgery.

Strengths

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  • JMW Solicitors has an excellent team doing clinical negligence and they are properly knowledgeable in this space.

    Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUK
  • From the moment I spoke to JMW we felt we were in good hands. They always kept us informed fully along a long and, at times, very hard road.

    Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUK
  • They are very good with strategy and with their preparation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Eddie Jones
    Band 1Eddie Jones

    Eddie Jones

    Eddie Jones is head of the firm's clinical negligence department in Manchester. He has extensive experience acting on high-value birth, brain and spinal injury claims, including cauda equina syndrome cases.
    • He sets a really great example in clinical negligence.

      Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUK
  • Band 1Sara Stanger
    Band 1Sara Stanger

    Sara Stanger

    Sara Stanger acts on behalf of claimants in delayed diagnosis of cancer and surgical negligence claims. She also has further experience handling sensitive informed consent cases.

    • She's a dynamic, go-getting solicitor who fights her cases hard.

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    • She's extremely friendly and empathetic.

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    • Sara Stanger is truly a beautiful soul. She is more than amazing at her job, very honest and straight to the point.

      Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUK
  • Band 2Angharad Hughes
    Band 2Angharad Hughes

    Angharad Hughes

    Angharad Hughes is well equipped to deal with cases involving brain injuries during birth, cauda equina syndrome claims and matters arising from diagnostic errors.
    • She is hugely conscientious and very knowledgeable about her field.

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    • Angharad is an extremely competent, experienced, knowledgeable and professional.

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  • Band 2Sally Leonards
    Band 2Sally Leonards

    Sally Leonards

    Sally Leonards advises clients in relation to high-value cerebral palsy birth injuries, as well as highly complex claims relating to cauda equina syndrome.

    • She is very grounded and hard-working and has excellent client service skills

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  • Band 3Mark Havenhand
    Band 3Mark Havenhand

    Mark Havenhand

    Mark Havenhand is experienced in surgical negligence, gynaecological claims and GP cases. He regularly handles cases brought against NHS trusts as well as private healthcare providers.
    • Mark is a fantastic solicitor.

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  • Band 3Melissa Gardner
    Band 3Melissa Gardner

    Melissa Gardner

    Melissa Gardner is able to handle matters arising from birth injuries resulting in catastrophic brain damage, as well as cases related to neonatal negligence. She has additional experience relating to spinal cord injuries due to delays in diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome.
    • She has a good web of contacts, is reliable and you can count on her.

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    • Melissa is an expert in her work with the additional element of prioritising engagement and communication with her client, ensuring that she understands their context.

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  • Band 3Steven Brown
    Band 3Steven Brown

    Steven Brown

    Steven Brown is an experienced partner in the clinical negligence team. He is noted for his work on spine and brain injury claims, as well as securing settlements for his clients.

    • Steven is amazing, always calm, professional and helpful.

      Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUK
  • Up and ComingJodie Miller
    Up and ComingJodie Miller

    Jodie Miller

    Jodie Miller is noted for her experience in handling a complex range of brain and spinal injuries, with a particular focus on cauda equina syndrome. In addition, she is also a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme.

    • Jodie worked really hard to keep me informed at every step of the process, taking the time to understand my perspective and concerns in order to best advocate for me.

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