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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant | UK

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This table covers claims for negligent acts committed by professionals working in the healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors. These cases usually arise from allegations that the defendant(s) did not follow accepted industry practices, leading to injury or death to the patient or claimant. This table only includes those firms and lawyers who represent claimants: firms that represent defendants, including insurers, employers and medical professionals, are ranked separately in another table. For claims related to faulty medical device or pharmaceutical products, please see the Product Liability and Life Sciences sections.

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  1. Boyes Turner
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    Boyes Turner
    Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Boyes Turner has a respected and established practice acting on a broad range of complex, maximum severity cases, including catastrophic birth and brain injury claims. The team also provides representation in claims of psychiatric harm caused by negligent treatment. The firm is considered a go-to firm for cerebral palsy cases, while also handling amputation claims arising from failure to diagnose medical conditions. It also possesses a strong practice advising on delayed diagnosis. The team is well resourced in ancillary areas such as Court of Protection work and special educational needs.
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  2. Freeths LLP
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    Freeths LLP
    Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Freeths' Oxford-based practice has a solid reputation for handling catastrophic birth injury claims. The firm's practice also covers a range of sensitive matters, including delay in diagnosis of cancer cases. The team demonstrates significant expertise in fatal accident cases, often representing clients in inquests and subsequent legal proceedings. Its further focuses include brain injuries and orthopaedic claims. The firm is noted for its work on amputation and spinal injury mandates, as well as delay in diagnosis and treatment cases.
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  3. RWK Goodman
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    RWK Goodman
    Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    RWK Goodman has a highly commended team based in Oxford with an excellent reputation across a broad spectrum of clinical negligence matters. The team routinely acts on catastrophic cases, including brain and spinal injury claims, as well as handling matters arising from amputation, delayed diagnosis and traumatic births. It possesses expertise in thrombosis-related cases.
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  4. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Shoosmiths has a well-regarded clinical negligence practice based in Reading with a strong reputation for handling an array of complex cases, demonstrating expertise in cerebral and Erb's palsy. The firm has an impressive track record in complicated brain injury and spinal injury cases, as well as surgical negligence claims. It offers additional experience in ophthalmic claims. The team works closely with its Court of Protection team to provide a holistic service for clients.
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