Jane Weakley
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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About
Provided by Jane Weakley
Career
I have more than 25 years' experience in medical law, and I specialise in the interests and rights of birth-injured children - particularly those affected with catastrophic injuries where compensation awards are very high to ensure provision for their future needs.
I agreed a £33m settlement for a 15-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and complex cognitive and behavioural needs, one of the highest awards of its kind and the largest ever for a teenager. I also negotiated settlement for a 7-year old boy with severe behavioural problems, autism and ADHD to the value of £30m.
My cases regularly receive media interest. I have been quoted in the national and local press and interviewed on national TV and radio. I appeared on BBC2's Victoria Derbyshire Show with a client who spoke about her cerebral palsy via eye-gaze technology.
I lecture on best practice in obstetric cases and present to the Trust for Children with Brain Injury (Surrey), Chailey Heritage School (East Sussex) and SCOPE (London).
In 2019, I raised £1,000 for the Bobath Children’s Therapy Centre at the Prudential Ride 100. Last year, I completed a 14-day cycle ride to John O'Groats raising funds for iProBono and Fieldfisher's Cycling to Freedom Initiative – supporting the liberation of at-risk female Afghan cyclists and their families.
Professional Memberships
I am a Law Society accredited Clinical Negligence Specialist, a member of the AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel and an APIL Fellow.
Chambers Review
UK
Jane Weakley frequently represents children who have suffered brain injury at birth, with a focus on cerebral palsy and developmental disability claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I am very impressed with Jane, especially with her patience and care."
"She has provided an excellent level of service and expertise."
"Jane has been excellent support for me throughout my claim."
"I am very impressed with Jane, especially with her patience and care."
"She has provided an excellent level of service and expertise."
"Jane has been excellent support for me throughout my claim."