Clinical Negligence | UK Bar

Byrom Street Chambers is an outstanding set on the Northern Circuit housing a deep bench of seasoned clinical negligence experts, noted as "easily the best chambers in the North for complex and sophisticated clinical negligence cases." Its members are regularly called upon to represent both claimants and defendants and are experienced in the handling of a wide range of medical negligence matters. Areas of strength for the set include high-value birth and catastrophic injury claims, as well as cases arising from surgical negligence and delayed diagnoses. Members recently acted on behalf of the claimant in a trial concerning allegations of failures to diagnose and treat an evolving compartment syndrome.

Exchange Chambers is well-regarded for its "strong team over many locations" across the North, providing representation of both claimants and defendants in complex clinical negligence matters, and counts several hospitals, NHS organisations, insurance bodies and medical defence organisations among its clients. Its barristers are adept at handling claims arising from delayed diagnosis, surgical negligence and negligent treatment, and are regularly instructed in cases involving complex questions surrounding consent. The team's expertise also encompasses claims brought against alternative medical practitioners.

Kings Chambers is widely-regarded as a leading chambers for clinical negligence work with counsel who are "adept at dealing with complex medical law cases and in providing comprehensive and clear advice." Members act on behalf of both claimants and defendants, and are well versed in birth injuries, including cerebral palsy cases, and spinal injury claims. The set also houses expertise in surgical negligence matters, and its barristers are frequently instructed in difficult quantum cases. Recent instructions for the set include in Downing v Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust concerning alleged failures in care leading to a below knee amputation.

Despite a compact bench, Complete Counsel punches above its weight in clinical negligence and is noted as a "forward-looking set." Its juniors act on maximum severity claims on behalf of claimants and defendants, including NHS Resolution. Alongside its expertise in claims, Complete Counsel also organises an annual clinical negligence conference. Recent cases include Owen v Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust concerning lung cancer screening.

Deans Court Chambers is a highly regarded set on the Northern Circuit housing a strong bench of clinical negligence barristers. Members act for both claimants and defendants, including several NHS trusts, in high-value birth injury, failure to diagnose and surgical negligence claims. The set's tenants are also well-equipped to represent clients at inquests and are regularly called upon to handle cases involving complex issues of consent.