Catherine Bell

Practice Areas

Catherine is a highly experienced Director in the team clinical negligence, with particular expertise in complex neurological claims. She specialises in representing both children and adults who have suffered brain damage as a result of medical treatment, including children with cerebral palsy. Catherine also handles other complex clinical negligence claims including obstetric and gynaecological injuries, spinal injuries, visual impairment, amputations and fatal claims.

Catherine has many years of experience handling catastrophic and life changing injuries claims. She has a proven track record securing excellent results in very high value, often strongly contested cases. She is an excellent negotiator who has been praised for her confidence and conviction in fighting for her clients. She is recognised for ability to resolve complex issues and to successfully conclude very challenging cases, including those considered too difficult by other firms.

Catherine is able to guide and support her clients, often in difficult and distressing circumstances, through complicated and technical legal processes with empathy and understanding. She prioritises obtaining interim payments at an early stage so that her clients can access support and rehabilitation at an early stage to maximise the potential benefits. She works closely with healthcare and other professionals to put in place care, treatment and rehabilitation packages that support client’s and their families to rebuild their lives.

Professional Memberships

Action against Medical Accidents (AVMA) panel member; Association of Personal Injury Lawyers Senior Litigator; Solicitor Advocate with Higher rights of audience (civil proceedings)

Work Highlights

Securing several 8 figure settlements for children who have suffered brain damage at birth to fund life-long care, therapy and support needs and to provide suitable adapted accommodation.

Successfully negotiating a multi-million pound settlement in a heavily disputed case for an adult with severe brain damage. The compensation enabled her family to put in place support and care to keep her safe, happy and healthy.