
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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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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JMW Solicitors has an excellent team doing clinical negligence and they are properly knowledgeable in this space.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUKFrom 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 respondentUKThey are very good with strategy and with their preparation.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
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.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
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.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUKShe's extremely friendly and empathetic.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUKSara Stanger is truly a beautiful soul. She is more than amazing at her job, very honest and straight to the point.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
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.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUKAngharad is an extremely competent, experienced, knowledgeable and professional.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
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 3 
Band 3 
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 3 
Band 3 
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.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondentUKMelissa 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 3 
Band 3 
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.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
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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Ranked Individuals at JMW Solicitors LLP (8)
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Sara Stanger
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Mark Havenhand
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Sally Leonards
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Melissa Gardner
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Angharad Hughes
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Jodie Miller
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Eddie Jones
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Steven Brown
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JMW Solicitors LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 4 UK 2026
Practice area: Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
Location: London (Firms)
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