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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant | UK

Scotland

This table ranks lawyers and law firms who represent defendants in 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. Firms ranked here typically represent clients such as insurers, employers and medical professionals. Those that act for individuals bringing claims can instead be found in the Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant tables.

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  1. BTO Solicitors LLP
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    BTO Solicitors LLP
    Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    BTO Solicitors has a top-notch team of highly skilled lawyers who regularly advise medical defence organisations on the full spectrum of clinical negligence mandates. The group acts for health practitioners on fatal accident inquiries and demonstrates additional aptitude in handling the corresponding causation issues.
  2. Clyde & Co LLP
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    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Clyde & Co is a standout firm with an impressive bench of dedicated defence lawyers. The team frequently represents private entities and medical defence organisations in a broad remit of high-profile clinical negligence proceedings, with notable involvement in mesh litigation cases. The group demonstrates additional experience in dental negligence claims, delayed diagnoses and medical product liability cases.