James McConnell KC

UK Bar

James McConnell is an experienced advocate who assists both pursuers and defenders with a variety of impressive clinical negligence claims ranging from catastrophic birth injury to brain injury cases. He is also well versed in cases concerning lack of consent and failed diagnosis.

"James McConnell is absolutely one of our first-choice counsel. He is thorough and meticulous, but also will not shrink from battling things out if needed."

"James is an exceptionally diligent counsel. He is highly skilled at undertaking legal analysis in complex matters."

"James is decisive, well organised and has an excellent grasp of complex clinical negligence issues."

"James is extremely thorough and diligent. He produces good results."

"James is an exceptionally able and very clever counsel. He gets to grips with complex cases quickly and it's a dream getting a note from him because it will be so clear."

James McConnell is a highly regarded silk who regularly appears for Scottish NHS bodies and health boards in fatal accident inquiries and public inquiries with medical aspects. He has appeared on several headline mandates, including both the UK and Scottish COVID-19 inquiries, acting for NHS National Services Scotland and Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

"James is a very capable and conscientious barrister."