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Clinical Negligence | UK Bar

North Eastern (Bar)

Barristers ranked in this section are instructed to handle allegations of negligent acts committed by professionals working in the healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors. These cases usually arise from accusations that the defendants did not follow accepted industry practices, leading to injury or death to the patient or claimant. The section covers both those who represent the defendants or their employers and those who bring claims on behalf of individuals seeking compensation for their injuries.

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Band 1
  1. Parklane Plowden
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    Parklane Plowden
    Clinical Negligence
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Parklane Plowden is recognised as the leading chambers on the North Eastern Circuit for complex clinical negligence matters, with one source noting their "depth of juniors, senior juniors and KCs adept at handling complex and sophisticated work." The set houses an enviable bench of experts who are regularly instructed to act on behalf of both claimants and defendants in high-value delayed diagnosis and surgical negligence cases. The members are also experienced in the handling of complex birth injury and fatal accident claims arising from medical negligence. Members have recently been instructed on cases including H v Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, concerning liability for the fatal consequences of an inaccurately reported smear test.
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Band 2
  1. Kings Chambers
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    Kings Chambers
    Clinical Negligence
    2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Kings Chambers is well regarded for its clinical negligence practice in Leeds. The set carries out medical negligence work on behalf of both claimants and defendants. Its barristers are instructed on matters such as obstetric claims, surgical negligence, and failures and delays in diagnosis. Kings Chambers offers additional expertise in birth injury cases and quantum claims.