UK Bar
Clinical Negligence - North Eastern (Bar)
Abigail Telford handles a variety of cases across clinical negligence, with particular expertise in delayed diagnosis, spinal injury, and infant fatality. She is also experienced in negligent care leading to serious injury.
Strengths
"Abigail is very approachable and excellent with clients."
"Abigail is very bright and incredibly hard-working."
"Abigail is an excellent advocate with a fantastic forensic mind."
Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)
Abigail Telford has a notable inquest practice. She is much in demand to represent the bereaved at inquests involving deaths of vulnerable individuals. When needed, she brings her broader expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence to bear for her clients.
Strengths
"Abigail is very, very thorough, responsive and committed, an excellent barrister all round. She remains in control of a situation even when things get really difficult."
"Abigail is a dependable barrister and a pleasure to work with. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is warm with clients and clear with her advice, which is faultless."
"Abigail has a brilliant approach with clients, explaining complex pieces of law in a way that the family can understand clearly."
Personal Injury - North Eastern (Bar)
Abigail Telford is a well-regarded junior barrister who is noted for her handling of complex personal injury matters, such as psychological injury and serious injury arising from RTAs. She regularly acts for both claimants and defendants.
Strengths
"Abigail has always been extremely good in terms of the presentation of hearings and making sure the client remains central and involved."
"She demonstrates great preparation and advocacy."
"Abigail is strong in all aspects of personal injury work."