LAWYER PROFILE

David Thomas

UK 2026

Switalskis

Ranked in 1 practice area

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

London (Firms)

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Switalskis

Practice Areas

David is a director and medical negligence specialist. He heads up Switalskis' London office.

David has over 30 years’ experience acting for claimants. His area of expertise involves complex and high value medical negligence claims with a special interest in birth injury cases.

Professional Memberships

David is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, with accredited status as a Senior Litigator.

He is also a member of

The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Panel

AvMA accreditation panel and is an Accredited Mediator.

Headway’s Brain Injury Panel.

London office Legal Aid Franchise for Clinical Negligence

Accredited supervisor for the Legal Aid Agency.

Accredited Mediator

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Thomas of Switalskis has particular experience handling birth injury cases, including maternal injury and cerebral palsy claims. He also acts on wrongful medication and delayed diagnosis matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He's an excellent lawyer achieving exceptional results for clients.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David did a superb job managing all evidence, keeping everyone on track and managing their expectations.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Not only is David consistently approachable, but he is also adept at ensuring his clients secure settlements that will enable them to fund the life-long care and services they need.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
What stands out about him is his ability to get on top of the detail in a short period of time, and the high quality of his written correspondence which is crisp and concise.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
His compassion, determination, professionalism, humour, integrity and humanity remain essential in enabling us to continue with the next stage.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession