Clinical Negligence | UK Bar

No5 Barristers' Chambers is the leading set on the Midlands Circuit for complex clinical negligence matters, noted by instructing solicitors for its "exceptional depth and breadth of expertise." The set houses a strong bench of barristers, including several medically qualified professionals, who are noted for their experience handling high-value cases stemming from surgical and dental negligence, birth injuries and failures in diagnosis. Additional areas of expertise for the team include catastrophic brain and spinal injuries and multiparty claims involving medical devices. The set's members are regularly instructed to act for both claimant and defendant clients, including private individuals, medical defence organisations and NHS trusts. Members recently acted for the appellant in Purchase v Dr Ahmed, heard before the Supreme Court, the landmark case concerning secondary victim claims.

Kings Chambers is noted for its representation of both claimant and defendant clients in a wide range of clinical negligence disputes. The set's barristers "excellent legal knowledge and wealth of experience" allows them to advise on some of the most "complex and high-value matters" including wrongful birth and birth injury claims, including complex cerebral palsy cases. The members are also regularly called upon to handle high-value claims arising from surgical negligence and delayed or missed diagnoses. Recent cases include the high profile Bastable v University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, concerning systematic misplacement of brain stimulation devices aimed at treating symptoms arising from Parkinson's disease. Interviewees report that the the set's barristers are "experienced in this field but also very personable so great with putting clients at ease in what are often very challenging and emotive circumstances."