Clinical Negligence

Christopher Wilson-Smith KC is widely praised for his expertise and is frequently instructed by both claimants and defendants in high-profile cases, a number of which concern birth injury claims. He has a portfolio of multimillion-pound wins under his belt, many of which concern cerebral palsy.

"Christopher has wealth of experience, is very authoritative and he is extremely well-respected amongst barristers and solicitors."

Ben Bradley is instructed by both claimants and defendant practitioners in complex clinical negligence cases, particularly those arising from catastrophic injuries. He has substantial experience of handling cases pertaining to spinal cord injury and birth injury.

"Ben has a wonderful way of simplifying every complex case you send to him. He can cut through the issues with ease and the client goes away understanding the issues."

"Ben is knowledgeable and focused. He is able to get to the heart of the matter and fine tune the arguments he wishes to put forward. He has a delightful manner and puts claimants and experts at ease."

"Ben is excellent with clients and is very pragmatic. He builds rapport with clients and is very organised. A first-class junior."

Eliot Woolf KC has an enviable caseload and handles a wide range of high-value claims for both claimants and defendants, including those arising from spinal injuries, birth injuries and orthopaedic surgery. He is also well-regarded for his expertise in wrongful birth cases.

"Eliot epitomises excellence in the legal profession. His exceptional analytical skills are only matched by his compassionate and considerate demeanour, especially evident in interactions with clients."

"Elior Woolf is fantastic. He is probably my go-to KC. He is just so fantastic with clients. He is a very kind person and that is important in catastrophic injury cases. He makes everyone feel at ease."

"Eliot is a brilliant lawyer and regularly deals with complex matters. He has a fantastic rapport with clients who have suffered the most devastating injuries and life events."

"Eliot's written work is outstanding and his advocacy is very clear. He has an effective manner with experts and the ability to break down complex concepts into bitesize chunks for clients."

James Aldridge is a significant player in the market who has over 30 years' experience. He tackles a wide range of cases, including those arising from cerebral palsy, wrongful birth and surgical negligence. He is also an expert in handling claims arising from delayed cancer diagnosis. He acts predominantly for claimants.

"James is the ultimate barrister. He is highly experienced and knowledgeable in clinical negligence cases and goes the extra mile to research complex medical procedures to ensure he is fully informed."

"James provides excellent client service and is able to easily grasp and tackle complex issues."

"James is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in clinical negligence matters. He always provides sensible, well-reasoned advice. He is a pleasure to work with."

Nathan Tavares KC is a specialist in the field who has particular expertise in cases involving spinal cord injuries, psychiatric negligence, birth injuries and negligent neurosurgery. He is instructed by both claimants and defendants.

"Nathan possesses a pragmatic approach that allows him to excel in problem-solving within the legal realm. He demonstrates a keen awareness of the broader ramifications of cases."

"Nathan is a man with an eye for the details. His structured and detailed approach secures excellent results for his clients."

"Nathan is very diligent, very measured and he works very well under pressure. Clients like him and he is very personable."

Rachel Vickers KC manages a busy clinical negligence practice, acting for both claimants and defendant medical bodies such as NHS Resolution. She is particularly noted for her work on claims involving high-value neonatal or spinal injuries. She is also experienced in the handling of claims arising from delayed or missed diagnoses.

"Rachel Vickers is a force to be reckoned with. She is supremely intelligent and deploys effective tactics to bring defendants up to her valuation of the claim."

"Rachel is a safe pair of hands, her attention to detail is second to none and she is great with clients, showing empathy and compassion."

"Rachel is hugely experienced in this area. She is one of the most experienced KCs in birth injury. Given her knowledge and pedigree, she is remarkably easy to work with."

Sarah Crowther KC is a highly respected silk in the clinical negligence market with notable experience of handling birth injury claims involving complex liability and quantum issues. She is also regularly instructed in spinal injury claims and matters involving allegations of breach of duty. Her clients include both claimants and defendants.

"Sarah has a no-nonsense approach and cuts through to the heart of the case. She is very client-focused."

"Sarah is really good in negotiations, tactically astute and very knowledgeable."

"Sarah's knowledge of international claims is excellent. She is good at drafting and there is no legal pompousness. She is very authoritative and has an easy-to-follow advocacy style."

David Haines is a former hospital doctor who draws on his deep medical knowledge when litigating challenging claims relating to injuries and fatalities. He also represents family members at inquests.

"David is a very good, smart and personable barrister. His medical background is really helpful for clinical negligence. He can be incredibly robust and clearly understands the medical side."

"David has a forensic attention to detail that wins cases."

"David has great attention to detail and is well-informed on all aspects of medicine thanks to his medical background."

James Counsell KC upholds a well-balanced clinical negligence practice serving both claimants and defendants, including dentists and doctors. His instructions concern the full spectrum of allegations including surgical and diagnostic errors. He is also accomplished at handling personal injury cases.

"James is incredibly approachable and takes a very pragmatic approach."

"James is a devastating cross examiner."

Jonathan Hand KC is a talented silk who receives instructions from both claimants and defendants. He is particularly adept at handling high-value cases involving severe neurological and spinal injuries, and is well-versed in Fatal Accidents Act claims.

"Jonathan is incredibly thorough in conference and meticulous when reviewing evidence. He is a pleasure to work with and ensures you get the very best results for clients."

Robert Dickason is a well-regarded junior barrister who demonstrates notable strength in representing both claimants and defendants in complex clinical negligence claims. He is well-versed in group actions and has considerable experience handling difficult liability and quantum disputes.

"Robert is excellent. He is empathetic and understanding with clients and a fierce negotiator with defendants."

"Robert is an exceptional leading junior. He is a terrific advocate and wonderfully personable. He is a joy to work with."

Tom Gibson represents both claimants and defendants in claims arising from delayed diagnoses, birth injuries and surgical negligence. He has experience of appearing before medical inquests on behalf of both NHS trusts and bereaved families. He is also noted for his expertise in sports-related clinical negligence cases.

"Tom is incredibly thorough and considered in his approach to cases, both on paper and in person."

"Tom is razor-sharp and totally impressive. He really understands mediation and uses it to his client's benefit. He is really good."

"Tom is a go-to barrister. Not only is he extremely detailed, he is also excellent at helping understand complex legal points."

"Tom is super-bright and very responsive with a particular strength and expertise relating to quantum issues."

"He is gentle with clients, robust with defendants and always responsive to questions."

Harriet Jerram has considerable experience in the field of clinical negligence. She handles the full range of medical and surgical matters including brain and spinal injury cases. She acts for both claimants and defendants.

"Harriet is extremely thorough. She is able to get to heart of complex matters and explain them to clients."

"Harriet has a fantastic eye for detail and is incredibly thorough. She is very bright and adept at dealing with medical professionals and clients alike."

"Harriet is very thorough, very detailed and always extremely well-prepared. She always thinks through all potential issues that may arise and provides meticulous advice."

Will Young handles a variety of clinical negligence cases amongst a broader personal injury practice. He is instructed for both claimants and defendants regarding delayed diagnostics, negligent care and other relevant mandates.

"Will is a really impressive junior. He is diligent and does meticulous preparation."

"Will is excellent. He is punching above his weight in court. He is really hot on the detail and very responsive."

"Will is an exceptionally thorough barrister. His written advice and draft counter schedules are of a very high quality."

"Will is a very bright, very proactive barrister. He is responsive to tight turnaround times and the quality of his legal advice is superb."