Clinical Negligence

St John's Buildings has a "wide breadth of talented and highly experienced counsel" able to handle all manner of clinical negligence claims. Alongside birth injuries, failures to diagnose and surgical errors, the set also has expertise in dental negligence. Its members often represent claimants, including those acting through a litigation friend, but have experience acting on behalf of medical practitioners and other defendant parties too. Recent instructions include Preston v Dr Greiner concerning a death following a failure to refer.

"The clerks are excellent at ensuring swift and efficient service and booking in conferences."

"Assistant senior clerk Martin Craggs is particularly helpful and responsive. He always tries wherever possible to assist."

"Martin Craggs is extremely efficient and reliable."

Alastair Wright enjoys a solid clinical negligence caseload as part of his broader personal injury and industrial disease practice. His expertise covers issues including obstetric negligence and the delayed diagnosis of cancer. He exclusively acts for claimants in clinical negligence matters. "Alastair is excellent and knowledgeable. He is always very helpful and manages clients well."

Richard Norton handles a huge range of clinical negligence cases including delayed diagnosis of cancer and surgical negligence claims. He adroitly handles claims concerning injuries leading to long-term disability. He is most often instructed to represent claimants. "Richard is excellent at getting to the root of complex legal issues." "Richard has a strong knowledge of clinical negligence and provides clients with clear, sensible advice in a logical, empathetic way." "Richard is an excellent all-rounder in clinical negligence. He delivers reasoned, clear advice which clients can understand and is incisive in his analysis. He is excellent as an advocate in court." "Richard consistently demonstrates vast experience and technical prowess. He quickly internalises facts and evidential issues, is well-prepared in conference and builds good rapport with clients."

Henry Vanderpump is noted for his expert handling of complex medical negligence matters. He often acts for claimants in delayed diagnosis claims and inappropriate surgical intervention matters. "Henry has great knowledge and gets to grips with the issues in a case with ease. He is very easy to contact when queries arise and always happy to assist."

Philip Grundy is an experienced catastrophic injury specialist who is increasingly noted for his activity in high-value clinical negligence cases. He handles delayed diagnosis of brain tumours and cancers, and complex cauda equina claims. He is also well-known for his work in amputation cases and has further experience in claims involving issues of consent. "Philip is a fearless advocate, a safe pair of hands and an expert in his field." "Philip is a really nice man to work with and completely puts the clients at ease. He is so down-to-earth with them and very good at conference."