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Clinical Negligence - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Abigail Telford handles a variety of cases across clinical negligence, with particular expertise in delayed diagnosis, spinal injury, and infant fatality. She is also experienced in negligent care leading to serious injury.
Strengths
Abigail Telford is very approachable, super-friendly and her attention to detail is excellent.
Abigail is a really clever person, and you can just tell when you talk to her. She can speak quicker than my mind can process. She is pleasant, accommodating and great with clients.
Abigail is an excellent advocate and provides brilliant, tactile advice.
Abigail is a fantastic barrister and is always one of my go-to barristers. Her advocacy and analytical skills are second to none. She also has a human and empathetic side when speaking with clients.
She thinks quickly, has a very analytical mind and a fastidious attention to detail. She's down to earth and approachable with clients.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Abigail Telford has a notable inquest practice. She is much in demand to represent the bereaved at inquests involving deaths of vulnerable individuals. When needed, she brings her broader expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence to bear for her clients.
Strengths
Abigail Telford is unbelievably good with clients, because she completely empathises with them. She is very bright.
Abigail is a really clever person. She speaks with a great deal of authority and can present points clearly. She goes about her questioning in a way that is subtle and picks her battles well.
Abigail is very thorough, forensic in her approach and also adept at client care.
Abigail Telford is a very capable counsel with a wealth of experience. She is able to advise on complex matters.
She is very approachable and super friendly. Her attention to detail is excellent; she covers all possibilities on a case. Abigail has a great manner which resonates with clients.
Personal Injury - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Abigail Telford is a well-regarded junior barrister who is noted for her handling of complex personal injury matters, such as psychological injury and serious injury arising from RTAs. She regularly acts for both claimants and defendants.
Strengths
She is very knowledgeable on matters in this space. She is really strong on her feet.
Abigail is very bright and personable counsel. She gives clear advice.
Abigail provides an excellent all round service to my clients and is very approachable for informal advice.