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Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Debra Powell KC has a wide ranging clinical negligence practice, acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants. She handles cases addressing both liability and quantum and is comfortable taking cases to trial. She has experience on a variety of cases including birth injuries, negligent surgery and wrongful birth claims.
Strengths
She is straight forward to deal with and she does a robust job in a professional way.
She is very good; I'm always impressed by her.
Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Debra Powell KC excels in health and welfare cases and is particularly well known for handling matters concerning end-of-life care, and welfare decisions such as those concerning residence and contact. She frequently acts for health and social service bodies, as well as for private entities and the Official Solicitor.
Strengths
She is great and fearless.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Debra Powell KC is a popular barrister for inquests concerning clinical negligence and police law. She habitually represents bereaved families, healthcare professionals, NHS trusts and other state agents. Her broad practice sees her appearing in public inquiries concerning healthcare or historic child abuse.
Strengths
Debra is a fearless barrister. She is great on any medical treatment case or inquest.
Debra is an efficient advocate.