Ranking tables
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant | UK
Midlands
Band 1
Band 2
HCR Law
Shakespeare Martineau- FBC Manby Bowdler LLP
- Moosa-Duke Solicitors
Band 3
Nelsons Solicitors
Thompsons- Barratts Solicitors
- Bridge McFarland LLP
- CL Medilaw
- Higgs LLP
- Waldrons Solicitors
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
Ally Taft HCR Law
Beth Heath Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors
Emma Rush Irwin Mitchell
Emma Zukowska Nelsons (Part of Lawfront)
Jeanette Whyman Wright Hassall LLP
Julie Hardy Nelsons (Part of Lawfront)
Karen Reynolds Freeths LLP
Linda Millband Thompsons
Lindsay Tomlinson Irwin Mitchell
Luke Daniels Irwin Mitchell
Sara Burns Irwin Mitchell- Jonathan BakerWilkin Chapman Rollits
- Krishna KotechaMoosa-Duke Solicitors
- Mehmooda DukeMoosa-Duke Solicitors
- Timothy GrayFBC Manby Bowdler LLP
Band 3
Andrea Rusbridge Shoosmiths LLP
Ann Houghton Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Bruce Williams Nelsons (Part of Lawfront)
Martin Hood Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors
Nicholas Tubb Shoosmiths LLP
Richard Bannister Shoosmiths LLP- Alison BrooksBarratts Solicitors
- Charlotte MeasuresHiggs LLP
- Clare LangfordHiggs LLP
- Joseph NortonWaldrons Solicitors
Up and Coming
- Jenna Harris Irwin Mitchell
Nikki Fahey Shakespeare Martineau- Amy GreavesCL Medilaw
Star Associates
Gemma Bedford Freeths LLP
Victoria Fullilove Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP- Michael Portman-HannFBC Manby Bowdler LLP
Associates to watch
Helen Rundle Thompsons
Jessica Atkin Freeths LLP
Natasha Read Shoosmiths LLP
Tony Mikhael Thompsons- Liam MayWilkin Chapman Rollits
Band 1
1 Anthony Collins Solicitors LLPClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2025 | Band 1 |Anthony Collins Solicitors has a well-regarded team in Birmingham offering a wealth of expertise in a broad range of claims involving brain injury, negligent surgery and misdiagnosis. The team demonstrates additional aptitude in handling human rights matters. The firm offers a comprehensive client service, including access to in-house qualified experts to advise on the medical intricacies of cases.
1 Freeths LLPClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2025 | Band 1 |Freeths has a long-established team with a notable presence across the East Midlands, offering expert advice on the full spectrum of clinical negligence mandates. The firm has offices across the region, including Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham and Leicester. The team demonstrates significant prowess in group action matters, with additional experience in surgical error, delayed diagnoses, high-value birth injury, issues of medical consent and fatal claims.
1 Irwin MitchellClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2025 | Band 1 |Irwin Mitchell has a standout practice group that is widely reputed for its prowess in the space. It has a strong bench of highly experienced clinical negligence practitioners offering skilled advice on delayed diagnosis, birth injury and brain damage claims. It also acts on cases of negligent surgery.
1 Lanyon Bowdler SolicitorsClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2025 | Band 1 |Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors has an impressive practice group with a growing presence across the West Midlands. The team offers specialist advice across the full gamut of clinical negligence mandates, with particular experience in cases of surgical error, delayed diagnosis and failure to supervise those at risk of suicide. The firm is additionally skilled in cases relating to post-surgical negligence, brain injury and fatal claims.
1 Shoosmiths LLPClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2025 | Band 1 |Shoosmiths is a top-tier firm with a national team of highly skilled clinical negligence practitioners. It offers specialist advice on the full range of matters including surgical errors and delays in diagnosis and treatment. The firm regularly assists clients with high-value birth injury and complex brain injury claims, as well as cases involving amputation.
Band 2
2 HCR LawClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2025 | Band 2 |Harrison Clark Rickerbys has a well-reputed team with a strong market presence across the West Midlands. The firm frequently assists clients with varied and complex clinical negligence matters involving birth injuries, delayed diagnoses and surgical errors. It displays further aptitude in claims concerning mental health issues and dental negligence cases.
2 Shakespeare MartineauClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2025 | Band 2 |Lime Solicitors is the consumer arm of Shakespeare Martineau. It is widely reputed for its experience in handling a full array of clinical negligence claims. The firm has a strong presence across the Midlands, with offices based in Birmingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham and Solihull. The team represents clients in cases concerning surgical error, delayed diagnosis, informed consent and brain injury. It often deals with complex and high-value wrongful birth claims, as well as birth injury cases such as cerebral palsy.
Band 3
3 Nelsons SolicitorsClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2025 | Band 3 |Nelsons Solicitors has an established clinical negligence team with a strong presence in the Midlands. It is known for dealing with a wide breadth of serious cases in this space including those related to delayed diagnosis, fatalities and birth injuries.
3 ThompsonsClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2025 | Band 3 |Thompsons has a well-regarded clinical negligence team with offices in both Nottingham and Birmingham offering expertise in a broad range of matters. The group assists clients in cases of maximum severity, including cerebral palsy, amputation claims and fatal accidents. The team is also adept in representing clients in group actions.