Clinical Negligence | UK Bar

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 have recently acted in 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 that "the counsel I have worked with are always well prepared and able to grasp the details quickly."

St John's Chambers is well regarded for its expert representation of both claimants and defendants, including several NHS trusts, medical defence organisations and private individuals, in complex and high-value disputes and in clinical negligence inquest proceedings. The set's areas of particular expertise include cases arising from spinal injury, surgical negligence and failures in diagnosis. Members are also regularly instructed in obstetric and neonatal injury, gynaecology and fatal accident claims. One interviewee reports: "St John's Chambers are always able to provide a simplistic and easy to follow format, despite cases being complex. This helps to then advise clients on their claim and give them a better understanding of the legal implications."

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 interviewee reports: "The set provides excellent advice in complex cases, provided by experienced juniors as well as KCs."