Clinical Negligence

Claire Steward has a broad claimant-side practice that includes matters relating to obstetric cases, cauda equina syndrome and the delayed diagnosis of cancer. She also handles surgical negligence matters and is well-versed in claims involving complex questions of liability.

"Claire is very good with clients - very empathetic and reassuring. She is a lovely person and a cracking lawyer: firm and thorough with the experts and happy giving clear advice."

"Claire is diligent, knowledgeable and empathic. Her eye for detail is inspiring and she will come up with novel but sensible ways to quantify cases, getting the best results for clients."

"She advises very well because she has insights into both claimant and defendant work. She is very good on the medical issues and quantum issues and very good with lay clients and witnesses."

"Claire is always well-prepared and has a clear strategic focus in her litigation."

"Claire has stood head and shoulders above in terms of the detail and care taken when advising. She is a truly fantastic advocate, very experienced and measured and consistently brilliant with clients."

Sarah Pritchard KC is a widely commended advocate who has notable experience in birth injury, spinal injury and failure to diagnose claims. She acts in cases arising from surgical negligence of multiple kinds and is regularly entrusted by hospitals and doctors to defend the highest-value claims, which typically involve numerous expert witnesses.

"Sarah is an expert negotiator and advocate. Things are in very safe hands with her."

"Sarah is straight-talking and approachable in a way that always leads to excellent working relationship. Her advice is reliable on what are often difficult and emotional clinical negligence claims."

"Sarah is a top-class barrister who is a pleasure to work with. She is an absolute force to be reckoned with: fearless, highly-skilled and fiercely intelligent."

"Sarah is wonderfully detailed yet pragmatic. Top-notch."

Gerard McDermott KC receives high praise for his work in the field of clinical negligence. He is frequently involved in complex birth injury and failure to diagnose cases.

"He takes the time to accommodate vulnerable clients at their convenience and he has a knack of putting clients at ease immediately in conferences. It has been a pleasure to work with Gerard."

Helen Mulholland KC is highly praised for the scope of her work, which ranges from complex delayed diagnosis cases to wrongful birth claims. She possesses additional strength in matters concerning failings in psychiatric care.

"Helen is very well prepared and very good with clients."

"Helen is really impressive in mediation. She is robust and tenacious."

Jeremy Roussak benefits from previous experience as a surgeon, which often assists with the cross-examination of experts. He has expertise in birth trauma and wrongful birth cases, as well as those involving negligent surgery.

"Jeremy has some really strong skills because he used to be cardio surgeon. He certainly knows his business."

Louise Green has experience handling a wide range of clinical negligence claims, including those arising from failed or missed diagnoses and negligent treatment. She acts for both claimants and defendants.

"Louise is very organised and great with clients and experts alike. Her advice is always clear and well-argued."

"Louise has fantastic communication and is empathetic with clients, resulting in a strong rapport. Her advocacy and negotiation are second to none and she achieves great results in complex cases."

"Louise has great attention to detail and her written work and pleadings are of an exceptionally high standard."

"Louise is a pleasure to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a very calming approach when dealing with clients."

"Louise is an excellent barrister who is a fantastic advocate for clients and extremely knowledgeable."

Nicholas Braslavsky KC is noted for his expert representation of claimants in a wide range of clinical negligence claims, including complex birth injury and delayed diagnosis. He is able to manage large class-action suits and has substantive expertise in acquired brain injury in adults.

"Nicholas is reliable and quick thinking on his feet. He is always great with clients."

"Nicholas' abilities to manage challenging legal issues are impressive. He is approachable, personable and fantastic to work with."

Victoria Heyworth attracts praise as a talented and client-friendly clinical negligence specialist who acts for both claimants and defendants. She is instructed in cases surrounding delayed diagnosis, surgical negligence and other issues, including claims brought against anaesthetists.

"Victoria is an excellent communicator and advocate. She is always well-prepared and pays excellent attention to detail."

Charlotte Law frequently takes on inquests in fatal cases and claims for both physical and psychiatric injuries. Her mainly claimant-side practice takes in issues ranging from surgical negligence to failed dental treatment. She also acts on matters regarding obstetrics and gynaecology.

"Charlotte has a stunning legal mind. She understands how to leverage mediation for the best for her client. She is very robust but is reasonable and sensible."

"Her advocacy is thorough, rigorous, forceful yet compassionate. She is technically excellent and weaves her client's wants into her advocacy. She packs a punch but with soft blows!"

"Charlotte is great on challenging cases and dealing with complex fact patterns. She is really strong on the papers and very good at getting results from rough-looking cases."

Richard Borrett is a popular junior who practises across a diverse caseload including surgical negligence and secondary victim claims. He possesses considerable experience in matters of consent and cases relating to the Mental Health Act.

"Richard is very good to work with - he's a really bright bloke and really understands mediation and how to use it. He gets good results."

Richard Livingston acts for both claimants and defendants in a broad clinical negligence practice bolstered by his abilities in wider personal injury claims. He has notable experience on cases with contribution aspects, whether alleged claimant contributory negligence or through multiple tortfeasors.

"Richard is down-to-earth and approachable. He has an ability turn work around amazingly quickly whilst maintaining its high quality and always makes time to discuss complex issues on the phone."

"He is pragmatic and deals with cases in an effective and realistic way. His client care is very good in terms of sensitive matters and he is always compassionate towards our clients."

Stephen Maguire is an important personal injury lawyer with notable experience in clinical negligence cases, including the delayed diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic conditions as well as psychiatric care claims. He exhibits strong knowledge of surgical negligence.

"Stephen is reliable and excellent with clients and lawyers alike."