Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant

Kennedys houses a leading group of healthcare solicitors and is noted for its exceptional coverage in the clinical negligence arena. The firm represents a broad range of NHS trusts and private sector clients and is regularly called upon for some of the most significant and complex cases in the country. The team's expertise covers the full gamut of claims defence, including brain, spinal, obstetric and orthopaedic injuries.

"They have a very humane approach, are very positive and know how to make a case work for their clients."

"Cases run well when Kennedys are involved. They are well-structured, represent their clients well and litigate cases sensibly."

"They are just wonderful. They are engaged and responsive, and provide us with good reports."

"An experienced team that demonstrates strong leadership and a strong support network."

Christopher Malla heads Kennedy's healthcare division and has extensive expertise defending clients in complex maternity and paediatric claims involving acquired brain injury. He also advises on consent issues and patient safety matters. "He's innovative and has a modern approach to litigation that looks at making the process more effective and constructive on both sides." "A very impressive and effective lawyer who is focused on achieving results for his clients, but also on improving and developing the culture of litigation within healthcare law." "There's not a better defence solicitor than Christopher."

Ed Glasgow handles a wide spectrum of cases, including acquired brain and neurological injury in adults and children. He also has significant experience advising on delayed diagnosis claims. "He is very impressive and interested in bringing forward whatever he can to improve patient safety." "Ed is quite superb."

Robert Tobin is particularly adept at handling claims involving surgical error and birth and neurological injury. He also advises on consent and mental capacity issues and cases concerning GP negligence.

Thomas Armstrong's experience includes surgical error, brain injury and delayed diagnosis claims. He often acts for NHS Resolution and he also leads the healthcare team in Sheffield. "He is very hardworking, very knowledgeable and knows what's going on in the market."