Clinical Negligence

Anna Hughes is an experienced barrister who is regularly sought after to undertake high-value, complex cases in the fields of both clinical negligence and personal injury. Her particular expertise in quantum makes her an asset in multimillion-pound cases. She is highly regarded for her cross-examination skills.

"Anna is always a safe pair of hands."

"Anna is an excellent advocate, great with clients and very good in negotiations."

"Anna has a provided invaluable assistance with complex clinical negligence claims and keeps the fight going to achieve fantastic results for the client."

"Anna is an outstanding junior with unbeatable stamina."

Benjamin Browne KC is noted for his mastery in cases involving catastrophic birth injury claims and negligent diagnoses. Browne acts on behalf of both claimants and defendants, employing his many years of experience to champion the interests of his clients. He is known for his expertise in cerebral palsy claims.

"Benjamin is fantastically experienced. He is very good at having the ear of the judge."

Caroline Harrison KC is a high-ranking silk specialising in clinical negligence, with a particular focus on cases arising from adult brain damage, as well as neonatal and spinal injuries. She is also an expert in niche areas of medical law such as granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microbiological causation in septic arthritis. Her practice also incorporates personal injury and health and safety cases.

"Caroline is exceptionally talented, forensically and interpersonally.She is ruthlessly efficient at navigating complex and technically challenging claims."

"Caroline is a delight to work with. She is thorough and identified the key issues when instructed at short notice in a high-value claim."

"Caroline is super experienced and knows her stuff. She is very sensible."

Harry Trusted handles catastrophic injury cases, including those involving brain damage, amputation and cancer. He is also regularly sought after to undertake wrongful birth cases. His impressive client roster includes patients, NHS hospital trusts and clinicians.

"Harry's clarity of vision is second to none. He is also brilliant with lay clients. He is kind but without losing that clarity of thought. He really does go above and beyond."

"Harry is absolutely superb. He is the man to go to with difficult clients. He is straight talking and gets to the nub of it very quickly. He is very succinct in his paperwork."

"Harry is superb. He has a great mind, and he is intellectually fearless. He is not afraid of an argument and will argue his corner. He will work out what will work from the beginning and stick to it."

Michael de Navarro KC is highly praised by peers and other market sources for his clinical negligence expertise, particularly when it comes to catastrophic injury cases such as brain and spinal cord injury claims. He handles everything from small injury claims to those of the highest value and severity, and acts for both claimants and defendants. He has worked on a number of wrongful birth cases.

"Michael is an incredibly experienced barrister who is very good at analysing cases."

Sarah Vaughan Jones KC is a leading silk admired by peers and clients alike for her expansive medical knowledge and years of professional experience. She is noted for her proficiency in brain and spinal injury claims, and obstetric negligence cases. She is also highly experienced in personal injury and professional negligence litigation.

"Sarah puts in sterling work on complicated and high-value claims and overcomes unexpected hurdles effortlessly."

"Sarah is genuinely excellent. She is truly passionate about her work with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a keen desire to get to the bottom of the most complex matters."

Bradley Martin KC handles a broad range of cases, and has particular interest in claims arising from catastrophic injuries to the spine and brain. He is instructed by a mixture of claimants and defendants.

"Bradley has a fantastic ability to build rapport with clients in the most contentious matters. He is an accomplished advocate."

"Bradley is a very smart advocate. He leaves no stone unturned and is a tour de force on high-value quantum claims. He is very clever and a very astute tactician."

"Bradley is incredibly assiduous and an incredibly considered advocate. He is exceptionally prepared and has a good, sensible approach to cases."

"Bradley is excellent. He is incredibly thorough, bright and a really good, fair negotiator. He is outstanding."

Martin Porter KC is an experienced barrister who is highly proficient at handling complex clinical negligence matters, including those arising from psychiatric and brain injury. His practice is primarily defendant-focused. He regularly undertakes appellate advocacy.

"Martin is superb. He is trusted implicitly with the highest value, most complex cases. He gets straight to the heart of the issues in a claim and is accessible and a delight to work with."

"Martin is a team player. He is incredibly prepared and nothing is too much trouble. He gives excellent advice and carries the confidence of the client."

Andrew Bershadski handles a range of clinical negligence work including brain injury matters and consent cases. He is well placed to act for both claimants and defendants.

"Andrew is meticulous and is not afraid to get stuck into complex matters."

"Andrew is client-focused, good on his feet and diligent throughout. He is highly professional, collaborative and clear-minded."

"Andrew has provided immense assistance in managing the expectations of clients. He keeps in touch and always provides detailed advice when required."

"It is always a pleasure working with Andrew. He provides excellent advice, is extremely knowledgeable and has a very pragmatic and sensible approach."

Helen Wolstenholme acts for both claimants and defendants in complex medical negligence claims. She is regularly instructed in wrongful birth, delayed diagnosis and mental health cases. She is also experienced in the handling of fatal claims.

"Helen is thorough and pragmatic in her approach to cases."

"Helen is great in pleadings and advocacy. She has an empathetic tone."

"Helen is such an experienced junior counsel. She is very personable and very persuasive. Her attention to detail is second to none and she is very forensic."

"Helen is really attentive to the details and is very responsive,"

Roger Harris is a well-regarded junior noted for his particular expertise handling cases arising from catastrophic injuries. He is an expert on cases relating to birth injuries, plastic surgery and mental health. He also takes on technically complicated personal injury cases.

"Roger is a really first-rate junior lawyer. He is quick-witted and gets good results."

"As a defendant clinical negligence lawyer, Roger is usually at the top of my list of barristers to instruct where there is a novel issue needing an academic and imaginative approach."

Robert Cumming is a junior barrister with knowledge of a wide array of clinical negligence matters, including several high-value birth injury and surgical cases. Although he predominantly represents defence organisations and NHS Resolution, he also represents claimants.

"Robert Cumming is thorough, prepared and offers excellent advice. He has sound judgement and is likeable."

"Robert Cumming is amazingly good and so quick on his feet. His attention to detail is great."

William Wraight is a barrister with a depth of knowledge and expertise drawn from his years as a surgeon and medical tutor at Cambridge University. He has been instructed in an array of cases, including those arising from missed diagnoses. He is well-regarded for his ability to analyse tricky medical evidence. He represents both claimants and defendants.

"William Wraight is second to none. He remains calm at all times. His technical expertise is next level and he has a keen eye for detail."

"It is always a pleasure to work with Will. His breadth of knowledge is remarkable. He leaves a lasting impression with those who come across him."

"William Wraight is extraordinarily thorough."

"He is very much on top of the detail medically."

Nina Unthank's clinical negligence practice focuses on defendants, offering expertise in settlements as well as taking cases through to trial. She has experience before the High Court and has handled high-value cases involving catastrophic brain injury and spinal injuries.

"Nina is very easy to work with and wants the best for her clients. She is very thorough at getting to grips with the issues."

"It is always a pleasure to work with Nina. She has a fantastic bedside manner and deals with matters with sensitivity when required without losing punch with her defence."

"Nina is simply wonderful. She is very pragmatic but firm and really understands the needs of the client."

"Nina is meticulous and thorough in her examination of the case in hand. She is prompt with her turnaround of work and a pleasure to deal with."

Sam Stevens is experienced in handling a range of complex clinical negligence claims, including those arising from failed diagnoses. He is regularly called upon to represent insurers and private clinicians.

"Sam Stevens provides excellent care and attention. He gives really clear advice and he is tenacious in pursuing matters to the correct conclusion."

"Sam has strong analytical skills and an approachable manner and always achieves good results."

"Sam has a great manner and is a hardworking and talented barrister."

Paige Mason-Thom is a talented barrister who regularly serves as sole counsel. She has experience acting for individual defendants as well as NHS Resolution, but also accepts instruction on behalf of claimants.

"Paige is wise beyond her years and her experience is deep and broad. Paige is not fazed by difficult opponents and takes a reasoned approach to litigation."