Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

Paul McNeil is highly acclaimed for his work in the area, with notable expertise in cases involving catastrophic brain injury following negligent obstetric care. He also acts on delayed diagnosis and surgical negligence claims.

Kate Rohde is particularly skilled at handling cases arising from negligent obstetric care, covering cerebral palsy and fatal and psychiatric injury, with further experience of wrongful birth and delayed diagnosis claims. She also handles complex adult brain injury cases as well as claims for spinal injury arising from negligently performed surgery.

"Kate is transparent, attentive, professional, knowledgeable and extra hard-working. No task seems too much for her and I always feel heard and understood. She has been a real rock."

"Kate has always been attentive to our case and taken the time to ensure we are up to date. She responds promptly and makes us feel that we are her only client."

Samantha Critchley is well known for her representation of both adults and children following failings in obstetric and surgical care. She frequently advises on brain and psychiatric injury claims, with further experience of wrongful birth and delayed diagnosis matters.

"Samantha is phenomenal."

"She is super clever and very insightful."

Ian Christian demonstrates particular strength in birth injury and neonatal cases. He has further experience in serious spinal injury and fatal claims as well as those arising from the treatment of sporting injuries.

Iona Meeres-Young heads the medical negligence and personal injury departments at Fieldfisher. She handles a broad range of issues, with particular emphasis on birth injury and wrongful birth cases. She has additional strength in amputation and delay in diagnosis claims.

"Iona is a fantastic litigator."

"It is a pleasure to work with Iona and she always takes the time to discuss matters in detail."

"She is excellent. She does heavy cases and does them well."

Jonathan Zimmern acts on claims involving brain damage and amputations as a result of delays in diagnosis. He also represents clients in cases surrounding duty of care.

"Jonathan is a totally dedicated professional. He is friendly and supportive, with a down-to-earth confidence. He is very intelligent with a good listening ear."

"Jonathan provided a very high standard in both the detail and quality of his work and we felt well supported from the day we met him to the very end."

Mark Bowman acts on a range of clinical negligence matters including catastrophic brain injury and fatal claims resulting from negligent obstetric care. He also represents clients in spinal injury and delayed diagnosis claims.

"Mark is an exceptional lawyer and human being."

"Mark is fantastic."

Arti Shah advises clients on a range of issues, including brain injury and cancer claims following delayed diagnosis. She has further experience in surgical and obstetric matters.

"Arti is an excellent litigator."

Caron Heyes acts for both adults and children in brain and spinal injury claims, often arising from delayed diagnoses and negligent obstetric care.

"Caron is incredibly good with the clients and incredibly driven."

"Caron is the absolute best. I feel so blessed to have her as our lawyer."

Jane Weakley frequently represents children who have suffered brain injury at birth, with a focus on cerebral palsy and developmental disability claims.

"I am very impressed with Jane, especially with her patience and care."

"She has provided an excellent level of service and expertise."

"Jane has been excellent support for me throughout my claim."

Punam Sood assists with a broad range of matters, from acquired brain and spinal injury claims to fatal injury cases. She has further experience of amputation cases and cases related to delay in diagnosis of cancer.

"Punam is always compassionate, very knowledgeable and on top of things along the way."

"It has given us great confidence and comfort to leave the legal side of things with Punam so that we can carry on with our life as normal."