Clinical Negligence | UK Bar

Ampersand Advocates "has huge experience in dealing with highly complex cases" and retains its reputation as a "go-to chambers for medical negligence work." Its advocates continue to provide expert legal advice and representation to both pursuers and defenders in a wide range of disputes, including claims relating to birth and catastrophic brain and spinal injuries. Its members are well versed in cases arising from alleged failures in diagnosis and surgical errors, and regularly appear at fatal accident inquiries. The stable also houses considerable expertise in obstetric negligence cases. Ampersand's members recently acted in McCulloch v Forth Valley Health Board, which re-examined the law on reasonable treatment options and was heard before the UK Supreme Court.

Axiom Advocates has a growing team with capabilities in representing both claimants and defendants and offering "excellent attention to detail and sound legal expertise." Members have expertise in handling matters regarding cerebral palsy, obstetric injury, cauda equina and failure to diagnose, with additional expertise in matters regarding cancer, and quantum and liability issues. The stable is regularly sought to represent hospitals, GP practices, dentists, health boards and medical defence unions. Recently, members assisted a private individual in a claim against a dentist who had reused single-use dental equipment, which caused psychiatric injury in the claimant.