Chambers Review
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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Kennedys houses a leading group of healthcare solicitors and is noted for its exceptional coverage in the clinical negligence arena. The firm represents a broad range of NHS trusts and private sector clients and is regularly called upon for some of the most significant and complex cases in the country. The team's expertise covers the full gamut of claims defence, including brain, spinal, obstetric and orthopaedic injuries.
Strengths
They have a very humane approach, are very positive and know how to make a case work for their clients.
They are just wonderful. They are engaged and responsive, and provide us with good reports.
Cases run well when Kennedys are involved. They are well-structured, represent their clients well and litigate cases sensibly.
An experienced team that demonstrates strong leadership and a strong support network.
Notable practitioners
A very impressive and effective lawyer who is focused on achieving results for his clients, but also on improving and developing the culture of litigation within healthcare law.
He's innovative and has a modern approach to litigation that looks at making the process more effective and constructive on both sides.
There's not a better defence solicitor than Christopher.
Ed Glasgow handles a wide spectrum of cases, including acquired brain and neurological injury in adults and children. He also has significant experience advising on delayed diagnosis claims.
Ed is quite superb.
He is very impressive and interested in bringing forward whatever he can to improve patient safety.
Thomas Armstrong's experience includes surgical error, brain injury and delayed diagnosis claims. He often acts for NHS Resolution and he also leads the healthcare team in Sheffield.
He is very hardworking, very knowledgeable and knows what's going on in the market.