Ranking tables
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant | UK
The South
Rankings overview for Departments
Alison Appelboam Meadows Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP19 Years Ranked
Fiona Follis Thomson Snell & Passmore20 Years Ranked
Graham Bell Thomson Snell & Passmore13 Years Ranked
Helen Goatley Moore Barlow LLP14 Years Ranked
Justine Spencer Irwin Mitchell16 Years Ranked
Kym Provan Enable Law (part of the Foot Anstey Group)13 Years Ranked
Maya Sushila Moore Barlow LLP7 Years Ranked
Melanie Minter Shakespeare Martineau25 Years Ranked
Philippa Luscombe Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP19 Years Ranked
Stephanie Code Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP21 Years Ranked
Alex Brown Dean Wilson LLP11 Years Ranked
Alison Johnson Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP10 Years Ranked
Gemma Osgood Hugh James13 Years Ranked
James Cahan Thomson Snell & Passmore11 Years Ranked
John White Enable Law (part of the Foot Anstey Group)8 Years Ranked
Liz Oaten Lester Aldridge LLP3 Years Ranked- Paula Barnes Enable Law (part of the Foot Anstey Group)16 Years Ranked
Sarah Stanton Moore Barlow LLP6 Years Ranked
Tessa Grayson DMH Stallard LLP8 Years Ranked
Ben Davey Dean Wilson LLP8 Years Ranked
Rebecca Brown Irwin Mitchell7 Years Ranked- Maxine MurrayGoodLaw Solicitors
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Enable Law (part of the Foot Anstey Group)Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedEnable Law is noted for its handling of high-value cases such as brain and spinal injury claims, including cauda equina syndrome. The team frequently advises on sensitive claims involving delayed cancer diagnosis and injuries sustained at birth, and it has an impressive reputation for handling cerebral palsy cases. It provides representation in complex cases where negligent surgery has resulted in catastrophic injury. The firm works closely with its private client, family and Court of Protection teams to provide a full-service offering for its clients.

1 Moore Barlow LLPClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedMoore Barlow has a highly impressive track record in complex clinical negligence litigation, which it handles from its offices in Guildford, Richmond, Southampton and Woking. The team regularly undertakes challenging mandates, including those that concern cerebral palsy, neurological injuries and cauda equina, and also has a strong reputation for fatal cases. Its lawyers have further skill in claims for surgical negligence and delays in diagnosis.

1 Penningtons Manches Cooper LLPClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedPenningtons Manches Cooper has a respected team with a depth of expertise and enviable bench strength in its Basingstoke and Guildford offices. It handles birth injury claims, including cerebral palsy cases, as well as matters regarding delayed diagnosis and negligent surgical procedures. The team's expertise also includes orthopaedic and ophthalmic-related claims.

1 Thomson Snell & PassmoreClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedThomson Snell & Passmore is an esteemed firm, based in Tunbridge Wells, with an excellent reputation across the South East. It has an impressive track record in clinical negligence, with notable expertise in high-value claims concerning cerebral palsy, spinal injuries and amputations. The team has further expertise in fatal claims and inquests, as well as delayed diagnosis of cancer cases. It also offers expertise in pursuing PTSD claims.
Band 2

2 Dean Wilson LLPClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedDean Wilson has a well-established team in Brighton advising on a broad array of clinical negligence matters ranging from late diagnoses to fatal claims. The firm is best known for its ability in cases concerning life-changing and catastrophic injuries. The team is a popular choice for claims arising from cancer misdiagnosis, amputations and birth injuries. Its lawyers also provide representation in surgical negligence claims.

2 Irwin MitchellClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedThe Southampton-based team at Irwin Mitchell has a wide range of clinical negligence expertise, including claims arising from birth, brain and spinal injuries. It also handles matters concerning surgical negligence and cancer diagnosis or treatments. The firm also assists clients in fatal cases, including representing families at inquests.
Band 3

3 DMH Stallard LLPClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDMH Stallard has an impressive team providing skilled representation in a host of negligence matters, including negligent surgery as well as failed and delayed diagnoses of cancer. The firm also covers claims arising from negligent hip replacement surgery. The team is based in Crawley.
3 Shakespeare MartineauClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedLime Solicitors is part of Shakespeare Martineau and provides advice on clinical negligence claims from its office in Brighton. The firm can assist with a broad range of cases, including negligent surgery and treatment, delays in diagnosis and obstetric claims.

3 Taylor RoseClinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedTaylor Rose advises across a broad spectrum of issues including birth, orthopaedic and spinal injuries, as well as in the delayed diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It is also adept at handling fatal claims and injuries resulting in the loss of limbs.

3 Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedTrethowans handles a wide range of claims from its Southampton office, including surgical negligence, cerebral palsy, and birth and brain injury claims. The team has a strong focus on misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis and failure to diagnose cases, ranging from negligent cancer treatment to orthopaedic injuries. The team also advises on amputation claims and maintains expertise in gynaecology.









