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Clinical Negligence - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Leila Benyounes' expertise in inquests and inquiries feeds into her strong clinical negligence practice. Her work covers obstetric and birth injury cases, delayed treatment and diagnosis and surgical negligence.
Strengths
It is excellent to have Leila supporting a case. She has a forensic mind and provides excellent advice.
Leila was instructed on a complex clinical negligence matter. She is extremely thorough, helpful and has placed the client at ease at all times.
I've instructed Leila on a very sensitive case. She has guided the client through some difficult issues; she's firm but sensitive to client's emotions and rigorous in her analysis.
She has a gentle manner with the client and is able to get to the heart of the issues with experts. I have been impressed with the way that she has dealt with such difficult cases.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Leila Benyounes leads the inquest group in chambers. She specialises in inquests and clinical negligence, and she regularly acts in Article 2 jury inquests, particularly those arising from hospital deaths or involving sensitive mental health issues. Benyounes is also a member of the Attorney General's A Panel and sits as assistant coroner for Gateshead and South Tyneside and West Yorkshire (Eastern).
Strengths
Leila is excellent counsel. She has fantastic advocacy skills.
I had a positive experience with Leila. She is very compassionate and understands the overall outcome the clients are trying to achieve.
Leila Benyounes provides very thorough advice and is approachable.