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Claire Watson KC

UK Bar 2026

Serjeants' Inn Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Clinical Negligence

London (Bar)

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

All Circuits

Professional Discipline

London (Bar)

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

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UK Bar

Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Claire Watson KC has a broad clinical negligence practice which encompasses delayed diagnosis of cancer, obstetric negligence and spinal injury claims. She is regularly instructed to act on behalf of both claimants and defendants, including several NHS trusts, doctors and bereaved families.

Strengths

Claire is wonderful with clients and her advice is always thoughtful and well reasoned. She is particularly good in cases involving sensitive issues.

Claire is very experienced, knowledgeable, commercial and approachable.

She fights tooth and nail for the clients. Claire continues to impress, with her sensible and sensitive approach, sound advice, incredible organisation and brilliance.

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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Claire Watson KC has a strong reputation in the Court of Protection; she is regularly instructed in complex best interest cases, deprivation of liberty matters and withdrawal of treatment issues, among numerous other matters.

Strengths

Claire is a fantastic advocate who is very balanced and measured.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Claire Watson KC is well versed in Article 2 inquests, typically involving complex and sensitive issues such as mental health and the adequacy of medical care. Her clients include NHS trusts, bereaved families and police forces.

Strengths

Claire has an excellent eye for detail and precision and gets on top of volume of materials strategically. She is relied upon by coroners for her clear advocacy and pragmatism.

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Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Claire Watson KC regularly acts on behalf of medical professionals in proceedings before the GMC, the GDC and other disciplinary bodies. She also accepts instructions on behalf of police officers in misconduct hearings.