Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant

Hempsons houses a respected team of defence solicitors with expertise across the full gamut of clinical negligence work. The firm represents an array of public and private sector clients in complex matters and has deep and broad experience in the healthcare sector. The team has notable experience in claims concerning obstetric and surgical negligence, and demonstrates particular expertise in cases involving causation and quantum issues. Further experience of the team lies in delay in diagnosis and wrongful birth claims.

"Hempsons is very responsive to the needs of both its clients and its experts. The support is timely and comprehensive."

"The lawyers at Hempsons are calm, well-organised and I find them easy to work with."

"The team is very knowledgeable, thorough and extremely communicative. Their years of experience in complex matters leave you feeling very reassured."

"The solicitors at Hempsons have good legal knowledge and sound tactical astuteness."

"Hempsons has an excellent and knowledgeable team to assist with complex cases. They always respond to urgent enquiries and are always happy to assist."

Anne Ball has significant expertise acting on high-value birth injury and surgical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Resolution and NHS trusts. She also acts for insurers and their insureds on cases alleging GP negligence.

Kirsten Blohm has substantial experience of wrongful birth and birth injury claims and has further expertise in surgical matters. She represents both NHS trusts and GPs, with notable strength in mediation. "Kirsten is excellent."

Kathleen Wilson has significant experience of spinal and brain injury claims, including those stemming from allegations of delayed diagnosis and negligent obstetric care. She also advises on issues surrounding consent and confidentiality. "Kathleen's depth of knowledge in clinical negligence is extraordinary. She is very easy to work with and is able to simplify complex cases."

Kristy Harkett is an associate who defends clients in a range of clinical negligence matters including, obstetric and gynaecology claims. She has further experience in surgical negligence. "Kristy is really smart and and thorough." "Kristy is brilliant - she's an associate but works at partner level. She is efficient, her analysis is very strong and she knows what needs to be done in heavyweight matters."