JUNIOR PROFILE

Victoria Heyworth

UK Bar 2026

Kings Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Clinical Negligence

Northern (Bar)

7 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Victoria Heyworth acts for both sides of the litigation process in the full range of clinical negligence and personal injury cases.

Career

Leeds University – Law with French and French Law 2:1

Deug II en droit

Professional Memberships

Northern Circuit

PIBA

Manchester Medico-legal society

Industry Sector Expertise

Clinical Negligence

Victoria has experience in a wide spectrum of clinical negligence work including cases involving midwives, surgeons, optometrists, dentists, general practitioners, nurses and care workers.

She has acted for a very wide range of clients, on both sides of the litigation process including private individuals, NHS Trusts, medical defence organisations and private medical and related institutions.

Personal Injury

Victoria’s personal injury practice has a focus on complex liability, causation and quantum disputes including issues such as pain disorders, functional neurological disorders, brain injury and loss of capacity.

Appearing on behalf of Claimants and Defendants, Victoria is well known for her forensic approach, client friendly service and robust litigation skills.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Clinical Negligence - Northern (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Victoria Heyworth attracts praise as a talented and client-friendly clinical negligence specialist who acts for both claimants and defendants. She is instructed in cases surrounding delayed diagnosis, surgical negligence and other issues, including claims brought against anaesthetists.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Victoria is a very safe pair of hands with a passion and interest in the subject area.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
She is thorough, dedicated and an excellent advocate.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar