Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 2
Chambers Review
Switalskis Solicitors is a highly regarded firm in the Yorkshire region with notable strength in both Leeds and Sheffield. The firm represents clients in claims concerning mismanaged births resulting in cerebral palsy and stillbirths, offering further experience in maternal injury and wrongful birth claims. The firm's lawyers also assist with amputation cases and brain injury claims, as well as surgical negligence.
Strengths
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"The whole service has been perfect. The team has shown remarkable tenacity and resilience."
"We were very impressed by their knowledge and expertise and also of the choice of medical experts. All the staff were very supportive and able to give information and reassurance if required."
"Switalskis have an excellent rapport with the families they serve. They are very proactive in getting support into place and take a close interest in the case management."
"They are extremely approachable and supportive of the client during the case."
"The lawyers have excellent knowledge around complex medical conditions."
"The whole service has been perfect. The team has shown remarkable tenacity and resilience."
"We were very impressed by their knowledge and expertise and also of the choice of medical experts. All the staff were very supportive and able to give information and reassurance if required."
"Switalskis have an excellent rapport with the families they serve. They are very proactive in getting support into place and take a close interest in the case management."
"They are extremely approachable and supportive of the client during the case."
"The lawyers have excellent knowledge around complex medical conditions."
Notable Practitioners
Suzanne Munroe heads the clinical negligence offering at Switalskis. She is highly experienced in fatal claims, birth injuries and brain damage cases, as well as matters involving cerebral palsy.
"Suzanne is a tour de force - she has been inspirational in the support she has given us, guiding us through our travails."
"Suzanne Munroe is utterly fantastic. She is incredibly savvy and extremely good with clients."
"Suzanne has drive and determination, and yet cares on a personal level for each family she represents."
"Suzanne always goes above and beyond for clients and their families."
Christopher Noble has a wide range of expertise which includes birth injury and brain injury cases, as well as catastrophic spinal injury and amputation claims.
Richard Starkie frequently handles misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis claims, including those leading to amputation. He is also well equipped to deal with negligence during surgery or labour and brain damage cases.
"Richard is excellent to work with."
"Richard is a super bright lawyer who is first rate for technical ability and knowledge."
Sarah Tipton Walker is an experienced clinical negligence partner who is well equipped to deal with a range of claims, including those relating to brain injuries and birth injuries.
"We are so grateful for everything Sarah has done for us. She is friendly and professional and we are so glad she was on our side."
"Sarah is a superb, absolutely no-nonsense solicitor."
"Sarah is diligent and hard-working in getting the very best outcome for her clients."
Robyn Hawxby advises clients on diagnostic failures and stroke claims. She also handles spinal injury cases, including cauda equina syndrome.
"Robyn has a really good grasp of underlying medical evidence, and she will fight everything and explore every avenue for clients. She has that knowledge and experience."
Georgina Peckett is a senior associate noted for her wide-ranging clinical negligence practice, which sees her representing both adults and children in matters such as cerebral palsy and fatal claims.
"Georgina is an absolute powerhouse. She's always responsive, utterly competent and extraordinarily caring. She is faultless, fastidious and people-centric."
Sian Stevens has experience in representing clients in matters such as those relating to birth injuries, brain injuries and cerebral palsy.
"Sian is a brilliant mind. She's incredible."
Ranked Lawyers at
Switalskis Solicitors
Yorkshire