Clinical Negligence

Alexander Hutton KC is a highly sought-after silk with over 20 years' experience of practising within the field of medical law. He is entrusted by both claimants and defendants to handle cases of high value and complexity.

"Alex is always quick to grasp issues and to articulate them in a way that the client and a court can understand."

"Alexander is a pleasure to work with. He is very approachable and clients really appreciate his advice. His advice is always presented in a concise and comprehensive way."

"He is extremely bright. He loves a challenge, is a really effective advocate and is fearless in court."

"Alexander has the experience and expertise to handle the most complicated clinical negligence cases. His reputation and professional standing is universally admired."

Andrew Post KC demonstrates far-reaching expertise in the field and handles high-value matters, ranging in sensitivity and severity, for both claimants and defendants. He has a particular interest in cases arising from birth injury claims and those pertaining to neurosurgery and spinal surgery.

"Andrew is very well-respected in the clinical negligence field. Claimants know that if Andrew is on board, he is a force to be reckoned with. He is extremely knowledgeable."

"Andrew is excellent. He is helpful, approachable and knowledgeable."

David Pittaway KC is an experienced silk who acts on behalf of both claimants and defendants in high-profile matters, undertaking cases arising from catastrophic injuries. He regularly handles birth injury claims and is an expert at dealing with complex medical causation issues.

"David remains an extremely reliable and effective leader. His ability to cut to the chase and identify and formulate a strategy to deal with key issues is hugely impressive."

"David is experienced and exercises great judgement."

"David is sharp as a tack. He is a very smooth advocate and can see issues from both sides of the bench."

Dominic Nolan KC has amassed a wealth of knowledge over his lengthy career. His particular area of expertise lies in high-value matters involving breach of duty and causation, specifically in relation to severe brain and spinal injury claims. He handles claims for both claimants and defendants.

"Dominic is a very good negotiator. He is very good in settlement meetings and is very firm with opponents. He has great results and is very helpful and easy to deal with."

"He has a very forthright approach to problem solving which is often disarming to his opponent but which invariably brings strong results, and he is respected for it by clients and opponents alike."

"Dominic is very down to earth and pragmatic. He has a balanced view on cases because he has worked on both sides."

Jane Mishcon is a highly regarded junior with a broad clinical negligence practice encompassing a range of matters, including spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, fatal accidents and failures to diagnose. She has chaired several independent inquiries. She represents both claimants and defendants.

"Jane is a very robust and effective negotiator, but she is also fair and productive in terms of how she conducts herself in negotiations. She is really on top of the evidence."

"Jane is so approachable and has a great manner about her. She is so good at putting witnesses at ease. She is bright and always has a sensible solution."

Jane Tracy Forster handles all manner of clinical negligence matters, ranging from relatively straightforward claims concerning anaesthesia to highly complex cases involving surgery. She continues to devote much of her practice to birth-related injury claims, and also regularly handles cerebral palsy and obstetric matters. She represents both claimants and defendants.

"Jane is absolutely brilliant. There is nothing she doesn't know. She has as good knowledge as the doctors."

"Jane is excellent with clients, putting them at their ease and explaining difficult legal issues."

"Jane is wonderful to work with and has the experience to robustly defend claims with confidence."

"Jane has buckets of experience. There is nothing she hasn't seen."

Matthew Jackson is hailed for having a brilliant legal mind which he applies to a wide range of cases, including those concerning neurosurgery, spinal injuries, cardiology and plastic surgery. He almost exclusively acts on behalf of defendants such as the MPS and NHS Resolution. He has appeared in numerous high-stakes cases involving surgeons and cardiologists.

"Matthew is my first choice every time. He is as good as any silk in the field. His intellect is astonishing and is matched by his humility and humour. His trial advocacy is a masterclass."

"Matthew is very skilled at getting to the crux of complex clinical negligence matters, his advice is always clear and well-reasoned and he is extremely reliable and hardworking."

"Matthew is an incredibly experienced and effective counsel who always goes the extra mile to get a good result for the client."

"Matthew is an excellent resource for tricky and complex clinical negligence claims."

Nicholas Peacock is routinely instructed by both patients and medical organisations to undertake clinical negligence matters at all levels. He often appears in the High Court. He also provides high-quality representation at inquests and professional discipline cases.

"Nicholas is always in high demand. He is tough and tenacious and fights hard for his clients. He has a great commercial awareness which is valued by clients."

"Nicholas is always my first choice of junior counsel. He is easy to work with, very knowledgeable and a formidable opponent."

"Nicholas is excellent. He provides urgent advice when required and keeps you updated regarding timescales. He is prepared to be flexible and arrange conferences outside hours if required."

Peter Ellis is a leading barrister who handles complex matters such as those pertaining to spinal cord and brain injuries. He is regularly instructed by leading UK firms to undertake very severe cases. His understanding of the evidential issues is informed by his medical background.

"Peter is very good with clients and has great technical skills."

"Peter is really great at demystifying complex medical issues. He is an absolute class act."

Tejina Mangat is a former doctor who represents claimants in highly complex cases spanning the full range of clinical negligence matters, including brain injury and delayed diagnosis claims. She is particularly strong on cases of maximum severity.

"Tejina is excellent. She is helpful, approachable and knowledgeable."

"Tejina is super bright. She does brilliant analysis of medical evidence, is sensitive with clients and is very responsive."

"Tejina's knowledge of the medical and legal aspects is outstanding, and she has provided excellent advice and guidance throughout."

Catherine Ewins has a diverse caseload and regularly tackles complex, high-value claims. She demonstrates considerable strength when handling matters pertaining to delayed diagnosis and failure to diagnose. She is also well able to contend with cases involving catastrophic injuries and fatalities. She is adept at handling litigation, mediation and inquests.

"Catherine is very good. She is a very good, a tenacious advocate and forensic in her detail."

"It is impossible to fault Catherine. She is leading counsel in quality, has an extraordinary eye for detail and is able to synthesise a huge amount of information."

"Catherine is an outstanding barrister. Her attention to detail is second to none. She deals with difficult complex matters with empathy and understanding, which clients appreciate."

Julian Picton KC is a well-regarded barrister with experience acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants in high-value and medically complex clinical negligence claims. He focuses his practice on the handling of birth and neurological injury claims.

"Julian isa pleasure to work with and has the utmost respect and confidence of clients."

"Julian is wonderful. He is a pleasure to work with. He is so affable but underneath the service he is a real detail monster and will put you at ease. He really is an intellectual powerhouse."

"He is astute, erudite and combines forensic attention to detail with a wonderful client manner."

Nicola Campbell-Clause is a talented barrister who is noted for her expert representation of both claimants and defendants in complex clinical negligence cases. She is regularly called upon to advise her clients on a range of complex matters such as cauda equina cases and brain injury claims.

"Nicola has an absolutely incredible eye for detail. She never gets caught short. She is a practitioner with style and grace."

"Nicola strives to get to the heart of the complexity in matters and offers clear and decisive advice. She makes herself available for discreet advice in ongoing matters."

"Nicola is always available to discuss aspects of a case. She is focussed and accurate and her negotiation skills are impressive."

"Nicola is a force to be reckoned with, she distils complex legal issues to provide clear and often practical advice."

Thomas Crockett is well-regarded for his expertise in complex surgical and nursing cases and is well-versed in claims concerning the causation of psychiatric illnesses. He is also noted for his ability to handle wrongful birth claims and counts both claimants and defendants among his clients.

"Thomas is such a clean pleader. There is no irrelevant nonsense. He is also very good in conference with experts."

"Thomas has an excellent manner with those instructing him and clients, putting them at ease while providing clear guidance on the direction of travel on a case."

"All round, Tom is a great performer. His service delivery is amazing and he is really very incisive."

"Thomas is very good. He is very good with defences and gets down to the nitty gritty. He is very user-friendly, responsive and a lovely man."

Eva Ferguson is regularly called upon to act for both claimants and defendants in a wide range of clinical negligence cases. Her broad expertise encompasses brain and spinal injury and failed diagnosis claims, among other matters.

"Eva is a delight to work with and has excellent attention to detail. She is tenacious but pragmatic when necessary."

"Eva is absolutely fantastic for procedural complexities."

"Eva is a terrific junior. She is very hard-working and knowledgeable."

"Eva works well with her clients to achieve great results with persistence and clarity."

Henry Bankes-Jones handles a range of clinical negligence mandates including complex haematological and oncological cases. He frequently acts for claimants in clinical negligence claims.

"Henry is exceptionally focused, with a very broad knowledge of the law. He is completely unflappable and incredibly well-prepared."

"Henry is calm, approachable and committed."

"Henry is excellent all-round. He has a great touch with witnesses, experts and clients, and great commercial awareness."

"Henry is flexible and adaptable. He has a great rapport with clients and witnesses and helps push the case forward to a quick resolution."

Nicholas Pilsbury often represents NHS Trusts and other defendants in a broad range of clinical negligence cases. He has experience handling birth injuries as well as more niche issues such as securing the supply of medication.

"Nicholas is an incredibly personable and detail-focused individual. He has excellent client care and tactical judgement."

"Nicholas is a fantastic and incredibly helpful counsel who provides clear and concise advice on very complicated issues. Nicholas is a joy to work with."

"Nicholas is a safe pair of hands with superb attention to detail. He is really good in court and very knowledgeable."

Clementine Coram James is a respected junior who is adept at handling a variety of clinical negligence claims for both claimants and defendants. She is regularly instructed in birth injuries, delay in diagnosis claims, psychiatric and dental care claims.

"Clementine has an eye for the detail of each and every case. She is calm and measured in approach but tenacious in achieving results."

"Clementine has a lovely approach with clients and always ensures that everything is explained fully."

Justin Meiland is a well-regarded junior with experience in representing both claimants and defendants across a number of complex clinical negligence claims. He is regularly instructed in matters ranging from delay in diagnosis of cancer, cauda equina and secondary victim claims. He also has notable inquest experience.

"Justin has an incredible ability to digest complex cases, identify the key issues and achieve the best results. He has a very strong ability to deal with multiple experts in complex claims."