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We deal with complex and high value clinical negligence and personal injury claims. Each case is led by a senior lawyer, and we always develop very strong and supportive relationships with our clients.

We focus on finding solutions which meet the individual needs of our clients, who are often coming to terms with life altering injuries or changes in family circumstances. Although the ultimate aim of any case is a substantial financial settlement, we take great care to make sure that the journey to that settlement is a positive and empowering experience.

Our clients include adults and children who have suffered catastrophic injuries. We particularly specialise in cases relating to injuries sustained at birth as well as brain and spinal injuries. Each client is very much an individual, and we have huge experience in tailoring compensation to provide individualised care and support over our clients’ lifetimes.

Our team includes lawyers who are accredited for clinical negligence work by the charity Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA).

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

Kingsley Napley has a respected team of legal professionals that regularly handles significant high-profile cases. The firm offers a depth of expertise covering numerous types of matters, including brain and spinal cord injury claims, birth injury and neonatal matters, and psychiatric injuries. It features a strong bench of highly experienced solicitors who are often called upon to represent clients at inquests following the death of family members.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Lodge
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Richard Lodge
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Richard Lodge is particularly adept at handling brain and spinal injury claims arising from birth injuries and delayed diagnosis. He also advises on claims alleging surgical negligence, with notable experience handling complex issues regarding informed consent.

He's a wonderful lawyer and a very professional yet empathetic person.

He's very assiduous, has an impressive grip on the case and is easy to work with. He provides excellent service for his clients.

He can charm the birds from the trees, he's a delight to work with. He is really compassionate, very thorough and considered but also tactically astute.

He is an intelligent man with a keen eye for detail on difficult cases. He is experienced in the job, he has an easy way with clients and he is very robust with the other side.

James Bell
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James Bell
Head of Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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Band 3

James Bell handles a range of claims, including those relating to cerebral palsy following obstetric negligence. He also advises on cases that concern failings in psychiatric care, delayed diagnosis, GP negligence and surgical error.

James is great: he is extremely experienced, an excellent lawyer and capable on all types of cases.

He is a very safe pair of hands.

James has been very supportive and explains when he is making changes or decisions that will help our case, rather than continue with people and processes he deems ineffective.

He just has tremendous poise and calmness, even in high stress situations.

He's excellent in every way.

Eurydice Cote
Eurydice Cote
Associates to watch

Eurydice Cote regularly assists clients seeking compensation for severe injuries suffered as the result of clinical negligence, including cauda equina, ophthalmic and brain injury claims.

Eurydice is a highly diligent and effective solicitor who is good on detail but keeps an eye on the bigger picture.

I was very impressed with Eurydice. She was pleasant to work with and knowledgeable in a complicated case.

She's a star for the future, extremely thorough and dedicated.

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

Richard Lodge
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Richard Lodge
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James Bell
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James Bell
Head of Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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Band 3
Eurydice Cote
Eurydice Cote
Associates to watch

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