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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

Russell-Cooke has an accomplished team assisting clients with complex and sensitive cases ranging in value and severity. The team is experienced in handling a range of complex medical cases involving serious and fatal injuries, as well as representing relevant parties at inquests. The firm regularly acts for claimants left with severe injury after negligent obstetric or surgical treatment, and is particularly skilled at handling cases concerning injuries to the brain and the loss of limbs.

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Notable Practitioners

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Bernadette McGhie
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Bernadette McGhie
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Band 3
Bernadette McGhie has particular expertise in brain injury work and cases relating to meningitis and encephalitis. Her experience in the field is strengthened by her former career as a nurse.

She is very good and empathetic: she always wants the best for her clients.

Janice Gardner
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Janice Gardner
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Band 3
Janice Gardner acts on claims arising from delays in diagnosis, surgical errors and negligent obstetric care. She also offers strength handling complex cases surrounding failings in psychiatric care.

I have found Janice to be extremely diligent and enthusiastic. I really value her as a solicitor.

Janice will take on hard cases and see them through. She is empathetic and emotionally intelligent yet aware of legal realities and has grit about her.

Janice is very good indeed. She is very empathetic, leaves no stone unturned and she makes things make sense.

She is a real fighter who stands her ground and gives realistic and sensible advice to her clients. She is hugely experienced, has a light touch and brings tactical nous.

Dominic Fairclough
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Dominic Fairclough
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Band 4
Dominic Fairclough advises on clinical negligence claims ranging from brain injuries to fatal claims. He also represents bereaved families at inquests.

Dominic has been outstanding in every way in a very difficult situation.

He has been nothing but amazing

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Bernadette McGhie
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Bernadette McGhie
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Band 3
Janice Gardner
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Janice Gardner
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Band 3
Dominic Fairclough
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Dominic Fairclough
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Band 4