Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 2
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Provided by Slater and Gordon Lawyers
Our Cardiff office is classed as a “Centre of Excellence” amongst our regional offices throughout the UK. This is distinguished by an unparalleled range of expertise and deep commitment to our clients.
Our clinical negligence specialists have the ability to pursue the most complex of claims and lead the way in terms of ground-breaking law. We’re renowned for achieving the highest possible settlements for our clients.
In addition to pursuing claims of catastrophic injury, we’ve represented numerous families, both locally and nationally, at Coroners’ inquests, attracting substantial media coverage and pursuing new areas of law in relation to the application of the Human Rights Act and coronial law in this forum.
Although we pride ourselves on the expertise and best possible outcome we provide our clients in respect of their clinical negligence case, our dedication doesn’t stop there. Cases of clinical negligence, can often lead to other issues which may require legal advice. We provide our clients with a range of legal services from a host of specialist lawyers to relieve any additional burden at what can be an extremely difficult time.
There are also a range of non-legal services which we are able to offer our clients to assist them in a range of practical issues to reduce stress at what can be a difficult time, such as welfare benefits advice.
Chambers Review
Slater and Gordon's practitioners handle an impressive variety of matters, with particular areas of expertise including cases of negligent surgery and delayed diagnosis. The team offers additional advice on high-value and complex birth injury and brain damage claims. The group also advises on numerous amputation cases and fatal incidents.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very efficient and professional."
"Slater and Gordon have a large team of excellent lawyers and the partners are well supported. It's a well-resourced firm and all cases are immaculately prepared."
"The team provides excellent communication and great attention to detail."
"The team is very efficient and professional."
"Slater and Gordon have a large team of excellent lawyers and the partners are well supported. It's a well-resourced firm and all cases are immaculately prepared."
"The team provides excellent communication and great attention to detail."
Notable Practitioners
Yvonne Agnew is noted for her experience in the field of clinical negligence. She has strength handling claims relating to negligent post-operative care and birth injuries, including cerebral palsy cases.
"Yvonne is an absolutely fantastic lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in her field and knows her stuff."
"Yvonne is highly regarded and recognised as one of the leaders in this area."
Kelly Lloyd-Davies has a highly regarded clinical negligence practice. She is particularly adept at cases related to breach of duty and negligent treatment, including fatal claims.
"Kelly is so good with clients - they trust her completely and understand she is batting for them even if the news isn't good."
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