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Clinical Negligence - Midlands (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kings Chambers is noted for its representation of both claimant and defendant clients in a wide range of clinical negligence disputes. The set's barristers "excellent legal knowledge and wealth of experience" allows them to advise on some of the most "complex and high-value matters" including wrongful birth and birth injury claims, including complex cerebral palsy cases. The members are also regularly called upon to handle high-value claims arising from surgical negligence and delayed or missed diagnoses. Recent cases include the high profile Bastable v University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, concerning systematic misplacement of brain stimulation devices aimed at treating symptoms arising from Parkinson's disease. Interviewees report that the the set's barristers are "experienced in this field but also very personable so great with putting clients at ease in what are often very challenging and emotive circumstances."

Strengths

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The clerks are very approachable and available to assist.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK Bar

The client service is excellent. Senior clerk Jake Brooke and clerk Drew Platt can always be relied on to organise a prompt and reliable service. They go above and beyond.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK Bar

Kings Chambers has a tight-knit team of clerks who know their work inside out. Their depth of understanding of cases and clients means they can match counsel to instructing solicitors very well.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK Bar

The clerks are very quick to respond to queries and will always go above and beyond to help and make things work.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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Anna Diamond
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Anna Diamond
1
Band 1

Anna Diamond holds a medical degree and receives outstanding reviews from instructing solicitors in the clinical negligence field. Her broad remit covers a wide range of claimant work. She has notable expertise in delayed diagnosis and surgical error and possesses strong knowledge of brain injuries. She is entrusted with instructions of the highest gravity, extending to fatal claims.

Anna is an excellent tactician. She's bright, unflappable even in the most complex of cases and she always provides succinct advice.

Anna has experience way beyond her years and is a fierce advocate for her clients.

Anna is a top-notch barrister on all fronts.

Anna is always thorough and well-prepared, and is excellent at handling even the most sensitive of cases with compassion and kindness.

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Satinder Hunjan KC
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Satinder Hunjan KC
1
Band 1

Satinder Hunjan KC is an extremely well-regarded silk who gains plaudits from instructing solicitors for his impressive negotiation skills. He boasts a wealth of experience in claims of the utmost severity and complexity and is frequently instructed in high-value birth injury cases. He can also bring substantial expertise to claims of serious injury resulting from surgical negligence.

Satinder is outstanding. He has an excellent knowledge of medical matters, which greatly helps the management of crucial expert evidence in complex cases.

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Nicholas Truelove
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Nicholas Truelove
2
Band 2

Nicholas Truelove is a well-regarded junior barrister who is regularly instructed in complex claims involving allegations of delayed or missed diagnoses. He has notable expertise dealing with complex brain injury and fatal cases. He frequently appears in clinical negligence inquests.

Nick is a go-to counsel for complex claims. He is able to think quickly and outside of the box, and advance unusual arguments which tackle niche issues effectively.

Nicholas' client care skills set him apart. He is a brilliant addition to any legal team.

Nick is a capable and emphatic counsel who is very approachable, with wide ranging expertise.

Nick is excellent with clients and is always willing to assist whenever he can.

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Midlands (Bar)

Clinical Negligence
Satinder Hunjan KC
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Satinder Hunjan KC
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Band 1
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Midlands (Bar)

Clinical Negligence
Anna Diamond
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Anna Diamond
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Band 1
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Nicholas Truelove
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Nicholas Truelove
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Band 2
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