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Clinical Negligence | UK Bar

Western (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.

Rankings overview for Sets

  1. Selena Plowden KCGuildhall Chambers
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  1. David Tyack KCNo5 Barristers' Chambers
  2. Jonathan Jones KCNo5 Barristers' Chambers

  1. Emma Zeb KCGatehouse Chambers
1

  1. Hamish Dunlop3PB Barristers
  2. Mark Lomas3PB Barristers
  3. Sophie HolmeGuildhall Chambers
  4. Vanessa McKinlayGatehouse Chambers
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  1. Abigail Stamp Deka Chambers12 Years Ranked
  2. Kriti UpadhyayGuildhall Chambers
3

  1. Martin Lanchester Guildhall Chambers7 Years Ranked
  2. James MarwickSt John's Chambers
  3. Naomi ReesOld Square Chambers
  4. Robert Mills1 Crown Office Row

All Sets profiles

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Band 1

  1. Guildhall Chambers
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    Guildhall Chambers
    Clinical Negligence
    2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Guildhall Chambers is a highly regarded set on the Western Circuit, noted for its expertise spanning a wide range of clinical negligence matters. Its barristers are regularly instructed in complex surgical negligence and birth injury cases and have experience acting for both claimant and defendant clients. The additional areas of strength for the team include gynaecological and obstetric injuries and high-value claims arising from the delayed diagnosis of cancer. Several of the set's tenants also have experience appearing for healthcare providers and families at clinical negligence inquests. Members recently successfully defeated strike-out at first instance and at the Court of Appeal in relation to a claim for damages from an individual who claims failures in his mental health care contributed to him committing criminal acts in the course of which he was injured. Instructing solicitors note: "Guildhall Chambers has a plethora of talent, barrister-wise, from junior to the most senior."

    Stephen Arnold is the senior practice manager.

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Band 2

  1. 3PB Barristers
    2
    3PB Barristers
    Clinical Negligence
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked

    3PB Barristers is noted for its expert representation of both injured claimants and defendant organisations in a wide range of clinical negligence disputes. The set's members are particularly adept at handling cases involving fatalities, delayed diagnosis and treatment, and alleged dental and surgical negligence. They are also regularly called upon to represent clients at clinical negligence inquests. One source notes: "3PB provides very detailed and clear advice and has a great range of expertise within this area."

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