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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jasmine Chan acts on the behalf of both claimants and defendants in a wide range of complex clinical negligence cases. She deals with missed or delayed diagnoses, negligent treatment and issues of consent.

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.