Jodi Newton
UK Guide 2025
Up and Coming : Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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About
Provided by Jodi Newton
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Jodi is a Partner and highly experienced, dedicated clinical negligence solicitor with 20 years of experience. She was appointed in June 2021 as an AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents) Clinical Negligence Panel member and gained the Law Society panel membership. She is a dedicated supporter of AvMA, her work with them included volunteering on their helpline.
Jodi has acted for many years as an expert clinical negligence solicitor. She has a successful practice as a specialist in birth negligence cases, about which she is passionate. She prides herself on providing a personal and sensitive service and using her wealth of experience to advocate for her clients who have tragically lost a baby or child and for families with children who have suffered life-changing brain injuries, particularly children with Cerebral Palsy and Erb’s palsy injuries.
Her peers recognise Jodi as someone adept at handling complex and sensitive matter with empathy and confidence. She is committed to ensuring her clients receive the best life-long care and support packages.
Career
During her career, Jodi has dealt with a broad variety of complex cases including misdiagnosis leading to amputations and DVT, cancer misdiagnosis, spinal injuries, nursing errors, gynaecological injuries, plastic surgery errors, and organ transplant surgery. She has wide experience of inquests.
She has been successful in securing significant levels of damages for her clients who have suffered serious negligence and is skilled at negotiating settlements and in navigating the court process.
The Legal 500 Legal Directory recognises Jodi and is an APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) accredited Senior Litigator. In September 2021 Jodi was appointed a member of the SCIL (Society of Clinincal Negligence Lawyers) Executive Committee. Jodi is also recognised by AvMA as a specialist medical negligence lawyer
Jodi graduated with a law degree from the University of Manchester. She began her career with Bolt Burden Kemp before moving to RIAA Barker Gillette, where she spent 11 years and headed the firm’s medical negligence and personal injury department.
Professional Memberships
AvMA
Law Society's Clinical Negligence Panel
Personal
In her spare time Jodi enjoys playing the piano, spending time with her family, and is an Arsenal supporter.
Chambers Review
UK
Jodi Newton acts for clients on claims arising from negligent obstetric care, sepsis and delays in diagnosis and treatment. She also advises on spinal injury claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jodi is very experienced and knowledgeable."
"It is a pleasure to work with Jodi. She has an excellent understanding of the issues and provides a good service."
"Jodi is very experienced and knowledgeable."
"It is a pleasure to work with Jodi. She has an excellent understanding of the issues and provides a good service."