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Julie Lewis

UK 2026

Irwin Mitchell

Ranked in 1 practice area

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

South West

4 years ranked

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I am Irwin Mitchell's Regional Managing Partner for Bristol and Head of the Bristol Medical Negligence team. I specialise in representing individuals who have suffered an injury because of the negligence of a Hospital Trust, GP or private doctor.

I have a particular interest in injuries caused during pregnancy or birth to either mother or baby.

I have been involved in a lot of cases resulting from delayed meningitis diagnoses.

I also have a lot of experience in representing clients at inquests and fatal claims when families have a lost a relative or loved one because of the negligence of a doctor or hospital.

Recent notable settlements include:

A v Birmingham Womens Healthcare NHS Trust which settled for a capitalised value of £10.1m. The case concerned a two hour delay in delivery of A resulting in coagulopathy which caused a frontal lobe infarct.

B v Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust which concerned negligent neonatal treatment and settled for around £5m capitalised value

C v Wiltshire NHS Trust, which settled for £7.1m.

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - South West

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Julie Lewis heads the clinical negligence practice in Bristol. She is a highly regarded lawyer who assists claimants in high-value catastrophic birth injury and delay in diagnosis claims.

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Julie is not only excellent at what she does but is kind, caring and empathetic. She has always made time to speak with me if I ever have any queries or concerns.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Julie is a top-tier lawyer who has a huge amount of experience in the most serious and high-value cases. A real star.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Julie is a top lawyer who has a wealth of knowledge and experience that guides her. She keeps up to date in her field and I feel confident under her guidance.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Julie is an expert in her field and extremely knowledgeable. Her ability to unpick complex cases is reflected in her determination to get the best outcomes for families.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession