Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : North West
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0161 393 3530About
Provided by Leigh Day
In 2015 the North West clinical negligence department was established in Leigh Day’s Manchester office led by Stephen Jones, an established specialist in medical negligence with experience in all types of medical negligence claims. Stephen has particular expertise in cases where patients suffer very severe, catastrophic and life-changing injuries.
The team has grown with Partner Brendan Hope joining the firm in 2016 with 15 years' experience of serious and high value medical negligence claims.
The thoroughness of the team’s approach to investigating and running cases, and the meticulous way it examines every aspect of the claim, leads to world-class advice in this area of the law.
The team are particularly proud of the relationships they establish with patients and their families, dealing with the trauma of often serious injury through forging deep bonds with their clients and their families.
The team are rigorously trained, with excellence at the forefront of everything that is done and the partners continuing to pass their unrivalled expertise on to all solicitors.
Chambers Review
Leigh Day has a dynamic group of well-established solicitors with a noteworthy presence in the Manchester area. The team possesses expertise in claims arising from delayed diagnosis, brain injuries and birth traumas, including cerebral palsy. The firm also handles fatal claims due to sepsis and amputation cases stemming from delays in treatment. It is additionally well equipped to deal with severe spinal cord injuries and complex inquests.
Strengths
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"Leigh Day's team is absolutely superb - the practitioners go above and beyond what you'd expect and they are really excellent with clients."
"The team show a high level of expertise and are extremely supportive."
"I consider the lawyers to be experts and highly experienced in their specialism. I am also highly impressed with the firm's responsiveness."
"Leigh Day's team is absolutely superb - the practitioners go above and beyond what you'd expect and they are really excellent with clients."
"The team show a high level of expertise and are extremely supportive."
"I consider the lawyers to be experts and highly experienced in their specialism. I am also highly impressed with the firm's responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Jones is head of the medical negligence team in Manchester. He has wide-ranging expertise that encompasses fatal claims, as well as high-value spinal, brain and birth injuries.
"Stephen is incredibly strong in terms of how he runs cases."
"Stephen always provides an exceptional level of service. He knows his stuff in great detail and has a plan on how to deal with challenges that arise throughout the case."
"He offers a high level of service. He always acts in a very empathetic way, and his knowledge of the area is fantastic."
"He is a leading name in the market."
Brendan Hope is adept at dealing with cases arising from delays and errors in diagnosis leading to brain injury and amputation. He also has experience handling high-value delays in diagnosis related to antenatal care.
"Brendan has a high level of expertise."
"Brendan goes above and beyond for clients."
"He is super strong on the strategy and really works well with clients."
Lauren Tully is highlighted for her ability to handle a broad spectrum of issues, including matters relating to spinal and brain injuries.
"Lauren is an extremely skilled practitioner. She demonstrates care while also having a firm grasp of the legal processes."
"Lauren always shows a high level of expertise and is always available when needed."
"I cannot commend Lauren highly enough - she is compassionate and understanding."
Ranked Lawyers at
Leigh Day
North West
Members
Provided by Leigh Day
Julie Struthers
Lauren Tully
Rebecca Ridgeon
Stephen Clarkson
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