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Public & Fatal Accident Inquiries - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Kate Bennet has amassed varied experience in clinical negligence and personal injury cases, which has helped to distinguish her as a sought-after junior for complex fatal accident inquiries. She is the Faculty of Advocates representative on the ASPIC Personal Injuries User Group.
Strengths
Kate is an incredibly gifted advocate and an absolute pleasure to work with. She is pragmatic and diligent and has excellent legal expertise.
Kate is very knowledgeable and great to work with. She is very clear in her advice.
Kate has a lovely voice and manner of presenting.
Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Kate Bennett's medical negligence practice is bolstered by her experience working as a clinical negligence and personal injury solicitor. She handles a range of medical negligence matters including delayed diagnosis, birth injuries, and fatal claims which touch on complex mental health issues. She represents both pursuers and defenders and is regularly instructed by NHS Scotland.
Strengths
She is easy to work with, very thorough and has very good advocacy skills. She is able to explain issues clearly to the court and to the client.
Kate is a highly experienced junior who is excellent with medical negligence matters.
Her advice is clear. She is very responsive and always on hand to answer queries.
She is popular with clients because of her straightforward and calm demeanour.
Personal Injury - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Kate Bennett routinely represents both pursuers and defenders in complex personal injury matters. She has notable experience acting in highly sensitive cases including fatalities and matters arising from third-party criminal activity.
Strengths
Kate Bennett is good. She is user-friendly.