UK Guide 2026 : The South
Ranked Individual
Provided by Shakespeare Martineau
Clinical negligence is when a medical professional’s patient care falls below reasonable standards, and as a result causes harm to a patient. When medical mistakes occur, they can have devastating impacts on patients and their families, affecting not only their health but also their personal and working lives. That’s where our team of specialists can help. We have represented many people who have brought clinical negligence claims get the compensation and aftercare they deserve.
Our team of clinical and medical negligence experts will look to help ease the burden during this difficult time by also considering care plans, home adaptations, corrective treatments, counselling and rehabilitation where appropriate.
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Lime Solicitors is part of Shakespeare Martineau and provides advice on clinical negligence claims from its office in Brighton. The firm can assist with a broad range of cases, including negligent surgery and treatment, delays in diagnosis and obstetric claims.
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I have been continually impressed by the professionalism and knowledge of the staff involved in my claim.
I felt supported and confident in their expertise throughout the entire process, and I’m grateful for the outstanding service they provided in working towards achieving a positive outcome for my case.
The client service I received was absolutely excellent, and I was constantly impressed by my lawyer going above and beyond.
They were exceedingly good and made everything clear and easy for us.
They seem to be very thorough and have my best interests at heart.
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Melanie Minter is recognised for the depth of her expertise in clinical negligence matters, which is aided by her former experience as a nurse. She is highly adept at advising on birth injuries.
Melanie is a strong character and very knowledgeable: I am glad she is in my corner.
Melanie has provided excellent advice, service and legal representation. She never hurries me, listens carefully to my concerns, and responds promptly and in detail to any communication.
She really knows this field and specifically complex birth injury claims.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
Provided by Shakespeare Martineau
Neil Clayton
Head of Department
Nick Garrish
Natalizia Capizzi
Rhea Ravad
Sharon Lam
Catherine Leong
Fernanda Simionato-Ayling
Melanie Minter
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Practice area: Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
Location: Midlands
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