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Slater and Gordon Lawyers

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Slater and Gordon Lawyers

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About

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A large presence in the North West, with offices in Liverpool and Manchester. Our Manchester office classed as a "Centre of Excellence", we have an unparalleled range of expertise and deep commitment to our clients. 

Our clinical negligence specialists have the ability to pursue the most complex of claims and lead the way in terms of ground-breaking law. We’re renowned for achieving the highest possible settlements for our clients.

In addition to pursuing claims of catastrophic injury, we’ve represented numerous families, both locally and nationally, at Coroners’ inquests, attracting substantial media coverage and pursuing new areas of law in relation to the application of the Human Rights Act and coronial law.

Although we pride ourselves on the expertise and best possible outcome we provide our clients in respect of their clinical negligence case, our dedication doesn’t stop there. Cases of clinical negligence, can often lead to other issues which may require legal advice. We provide our clients with a range of legal services from a host of specialist lawyers to relieve any additional burden at what can be an extremely difficult time.  

There are also a range of non-legal services which we are able to offer our clients to assist them in a range of practical issues to reduce stress at what can be a difficult time, such as welfare benefits advice.  

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - North West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Slater and Gordon Lawyers has a noteworthy team that offers expertise in a range of clinical negligence areas, including fatal accidents, delayed diagnosis and birth injury claims, including cerebral palsy. The firm possesses further experience advising on claims arising from negligent care following surgery. It is also adept at assisting with cases involving wrongful birth and amputations.

Strengths

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  • The solicitors communicate effectively and are responsive when work needs to be done on a case.

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  • They have a sensible and pragmatic approach and are open to collaboration.

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  • They have an incredible knowledge of the legal journey and ability to communicate this.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ben Gent
    Band 2Ben Gent

    Ben Gent

    Ben Gent is head of the medical negligence team in the firm's Manchester office. He is experienced in delayed diagnosis of cancer claims, high-value cerebral palsy birth injuries and complex amputation cases.
    • He is fantastic with his clients and strikes the right balance between pushing his client's interest and ensuring the case is presented credibly.

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    • Ben is pragmatic, approachable, open-minded and collaborative.

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North West

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