Iona Meeres-Young heads up the team at Fieldfisher, which is noted for its ‘excellent service from the very start of a litigation journey all the way until the end’. In addition to representing claimants in various maternal and birth injury cases, the team is well versed in psychiatric claims, involving psychosis and self-harm, along with other medical issues, such as gastrointestinal, amputation and cancer misdiagnosis litigation. Samantha Critchley and Paul McNeil are both key ports of call for catastrophic birth injuries, holding over 20 years of experience in medical negligence claims involving children's brain injuries, along with traumatic deliveries and neurosurgery. Mark Bowman - ‘extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and professional’ - handles claims requiring expertise in surgical errors, delays in diagnosis and amputations. Jane Weakley is especially active in obstetrics litigation, while Jonathan Zimmern regularly advises on cancer, orthopedic and delayed diagnosis disputes. Kate Rohde deals with spinal injuries along with birth negligence, while Ian Christian advises on neonatal and multiparty claims. Other key figures include Arti Shah and Shivi Nathan, both of whom specialise in obstetric cases, along with cancer, stillbirth and neurological negligence litigation.

Irwin Mitchell‘s clinical negligence practice is highlighted for its ‘extraordinary strength and depth’ across a wide range of disputes, fielding expertise in maternal, cognitive and spinal injury litigation, along with novel complications resulting in organ necrosis, cardiac issues, and sepsis, along with cerebral palsy and other cognitive injuries acquired at birth. The ‘exceptional’ practice head Auriana Griffiths has more than 25 years of experience in clinical negligence matters, with a particular focus on catastrophic birth and maternal injuries, including cerebral palsy resulting from asphyxia and substandard midwifery, and is additionally experienced in obtaining extensive therapy and rehabilitation services for claimants. Richard Kayser is regarded as ‘a great judge of litigation’, especially in high-value cases requiring expertise in birth, cognitive and sensual impairment injuries affecting children and adults. Leena Savjani is highly active in the team’s various adult brain injury and neurosurgical litigation, while Anne Kavanagh is noted for her expertise in maternity matters. Other key figures include Lauren Hurney, a highly active litigator in the team’s spinal cord and adult brain injury cases. Ian Christian, Anita Jewitt and Shivi Nathan have left the firm.

The clinical negligence team at Leigh Day has been noted for its  ‘unfailing dedication’ in pursuing outcomes on behalf of claimants in matters covering a diverse range of neurological, cognitive, and spinal injury cases in a variety of clinical departments. Along with achieving high-value settlements in birth injury cases, the team is experienced in a number of misdiagnosis cases, particularly those involving novel or rare cancers, as well as harm resultant from psychological negligence. Highlighted for her ‘very practical mindset’, Practice head Suzanne White is experienced in birth injury and amputation cases, as well as inquests. Angharad Vaughan holds over 15 years of experience in cerebral palsy, cognitive and psychological negligence claims. Olive Lewin  is praised for her work in matters relating to spinal cord and maternal injury claims, while Kirsten Wall is especially active in disputes arising in military circumstances. Emmalene Bushnell  and Maria Panteli  are key members of the team in maternal matters, with Panteli’s activity in breast cancer litigation coinciding with Bushnell’s experience in birth injuries resulting in gynecological injuries.

Stewarts Law LLP‘s clinical negligence practice fields an ‘outstanding’ team, primarily active in complex, high-value disputes covering a spectrum of serious instances of medical negligence. This includes cognitive injuries, such as strokes, aneurysms and hypoxia, diabetic issues, rare and novel diseases, and in particular, major spinal injuries, including spinal cord infection and surgery cases. The practice is chaired by Anita Jewitt, who leads the team across the London and Leeds offices. Jewitt is constituted by experienced practitioners such as Robert Dransfield, a frequent litigator in spinal and cognitive injury cases, especially those dealing with cauda equina. Along with surgical errors, Hugh Johnson handles matters concerning injuries caused by negligence in mental health facilities. The ‘rigorous and talented’ Amy Heath frequently advises on matters regarding delayed diagnosis of serious conditions such as meningitis and sepsis, surgical and post-surgical injuries, as well as spinal infection claims. Nick Knowles  is a key port of call for claims involving children and disabled parties. Alison Goldney and Alexandra Bennett are noted for their experience settling birth injury, and cognitive injury claims.

Noted for its ‘outstanding strength in depth’, the clinical negligence practice at Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP primarily litigates in catastrophic injury cases, including surgical errors in spinal and hip cases, neurosurgery, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of cancer, as well as maternal and birth injuries resulting in hypoxia and cognitive injuries. Jackie Spinks leads the team, assisted by the ‘brilliant and hugely respected’ Jenny Kennedy, whose expertise covers disputes concerning cognitive, spinal and amputation injuries. Ali Malsher frequently advises on emergency medicine and surgical injury cases, while Jock Mackenzie typically handles disputes pertaining to sepsis, rare medical conditions and intensive care, along with cognitive conditions such as cerebral palsy and meningitis. James Piers is experienced in cases requiring expertise in fatal illnesses, complex surgical and medicinal errors, along with spinal cord injuries. Samuel David  is a specialist in cases relating to delayed diagnosis of serious conditions and complex birth injuries.

The clinical negligence department at Bindmans LLP is noted for its ‘high level of expertise’  in a spectrum of matters. Along with complex birth and maternal injuries, the team is adept in a host of other litigation areas, including delayed diagnosis, serious injuries as a result of self-harm, novel conditions, and psychiatric claims, as well as cognitive injuries and issues arising from rare conditions. Jon Crocker is highlighted for his ‘skilled grasp of the key expert issues’ during claims pertaining to cognitive, surgical and amputation injuries, as well as pediatric matters. Alla Murphy is active in various psychiatric, orthopedic and catastrophic psychiatric disputes, as well as group claims. ‘Absolutely committed to her clients’, Siobhan Kelly is noted for her approach to clients in cognitive, surgical, and psychiatric claims. Sally-Jean Nicholes holds over 30 years of experience in birth, anesthetic, paramedic and fatal injuries claims. Yagmur Ekici is frequently active in disputes encompassing head and birth injuries.

‘Very knowledgeable in their field’, the clinical negligence department at Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP boasts a dedicated Women’s Health team, which regularly handles disputes pertaining to maternal and  birth injuries resulting in catastrophic cognitive injuries, such as cerebral palsy and hypoxia. The wider department is chaired by brain injury specialist Caroline Klage, while Claudia Hillemand serves as head of the dedicated child brain injury team. Tamsin Day's experience covers a number of cases pertaining to cognitive injuries suffered by children. The team is additionally capable in spinal injury and complex ailment litigation brought on through misdiagonsis or surgical errors. Ipek Tugcu has previously represented clients who suffered serious brain injuries following insufficient care, while Alex Dabek is recommended for her ‘very broad knowledge and excellent analytical skills’  concerning spinal injury claims, including spinal infections and cauda equina syndrome-related cases.

Hodge Jones & Allen undertakes a broad range of clinical negligence mandates, including major birth and maternal claims encompassing cerebral palsy, vaginal mesh, and complex birth conditions. The team is additionally able with respect to novel diseases, surgical errors and misdiagnosis claims, as well as psychiatric claims, including injuries resultant from psychosis, self-harm and negligent care in psychiatric care. Practice head  Agata Usewicz holds more than 10 years of experience in obstetric and maternal injury claims. Regarded by one client as ‘one of the best in the field’, Nina Ali  regularly handles catastrophic spinal and cognitive injury litigation, along with psychiatric claims. Emma Wray is an active litigator in the department’s fatal claims and inquest work, along with cases pertaining to spinal, brain and amputation issues. Dawn Treloar is noted for ‘great judgement and an eye for detail’  in surgical, orthopedic and general practice claims. Andrew Harrison  represents clients in misdiagnosis and delayed treatment cases, as well as those concerning severe surgical injuries.

Osbornes fields ‘a solid team of high quality practitioners’, active in a range of birth and catastrophic injury claims. The team handles a host of complex maternal claims, including cognitive injuries as a result of delayed birth treatments, cerebral palsy, and vaginal mesh litigation. In addition, the team frequently represents claimants in complex cognitive and spinal injury disputes, involving hypertensions, spinal fractures, as well as inadequate treatment of heart and blood diseases. Practice head Stephanie Prior is noted for her expertise in birth injury litigation, including cases resulting in serious cognitive injuries. Jodi Newton holds over 20 years of experience in birth and surgical injury cases, including those pertaining to cerebral palsy, negligent treatment of sepsis, and negligent A&E treatment. Ben Posford typically operates in the team’s spinal cord and cauda equina syndrome litigation.

Noted for its ‘great reputation for delivering results’, the clinical negligence practice at Russell-Cooke LLP is co-led by Janice Gardner, a ‘seasoned operator’ in the team’s cognitive, spinal and infection injury litigation, along with complex birth injuries, and Dominic Fairclough, a key operator in the department’s inquest cases. Bernadette McGhie is attributed with ‘great commitment and effective judgment’, and is a key operator in the team’s brain injury, cerebral palsy, and maternal injury cases. The team is active in a number of clinical negligence mandates, ranging from major birth injuries resultant from asphyxiation, catastrophic surgical errors and cognitive injuries, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment as well as psychiatric and self-harm injury claims. Ruth Roberts is a notable adviser in inquests and fatal surgical injury disputes.

The ‘well established and experienced’ clinical negligence practice at Kingsley Napley LLP regularly represents clients in catastrophic misdiagnosis and birth injury litigation, as well as psychiatric and sensual impairment claims. London practice head James Bell is noted for his experience in orthopedic disputes. Richard Lodge is highlighted for his ‘acute eye for detail’ in spinal and cognitive injury litigation. The ‘brilliant’ Kirsty Allen is highly active in birth injuries and maternal cases, while Eurydice Cote advises on a range of fatal and non-fatal spinal, gastrointestinal and birth injury cases. Former partner Terrence Donovan continues to operate as a senior consultant in the team.

The clinical negligence practice at Moore Barlow boasts ‘real insight and perspective’ in claims covering various medical areas, notably misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment of injuries and novel diseases, including birth and post-birth injuries, cognitive injuries and surgical injuries. Sarah Stanton leads the department, frequently handling disputes regarding neurological injuries, such as birth asphyxia and cauda equina cases. Anne Cassidy utilises her medical background in some of the team’s most complex mandates, including cognitive injuries, cerebral palsy, and encephalitis litigation. Mala Sidebottom is noted for her 'experience and bringing her medical background to the work' as well as being 'very caring of her clients', particularly in birth injuries and delayed diagnosis claims. Other key figures include Amie Ketteridge-Lowe, who typically pursues litigation in surgical errors and spinal injuries.

Highlighted for its ‘great skill and dedication’, the clinical negligence practice at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is headed up by John Kyriacou, who has over 30 years of experience in complex clinical negligence mandates, encompassing severe surgical errors resulting in spinal and cardiac injuries, misdiagnosis of serious conditions such as cancer, and cerebral palsy. The team routinely handles claims exceeding £1m, representing claimants in birth, surgical and cognitive injuries, as well as novel diseases and conditions. Lyndsey Banthorpe is highlighted for her capabilities in clinical negligence matters, especially in cognitive, orthopedic and spinal claims. Rosie Nelson frequently advises on claims pertaining to cerebral palsy, orthopedic injuries and disputes involving claims quantum. Rosa Shand is an experienced litigator in cardiac surgery, cerebral palsy and cancer claims.

The clinical negligence department at Slater and Gordon fields a ‘professional, responsive’ team of practitioners covering a host of specialisms. In addition to serious birth injuries, the team advises on claims pertaining to delayed diagnosis of novel issues, catastrophic surgical injuries and errors, and complex cognitive matters. Practice head Emma Doughty is highlighted for litigating ‘very effectively’ in high-value birth injury and cancer claims. The ‘supportive and efficient’ Madeline Seibert is a key port of call for clinical negligence mandates encompassing severe cognitive injuries and serious injuries in children. Nisha Sharma is an active litigator in claims regarding surgical errors and injuries.

Praised for its ‘depth across the board’, the clinical negligence department at Devonshires Claims represent claimants in various novel and complex instances, particularly birth injuries and cancer treatment. Nick Grant actively litigates in negligent treatment and delayed diagnosis claims. Karen Cathcart is highlighted for her expertise in birth injuries and cancer misdiagnosis mandates, and is especially active in the team’s cerebral palsy and serious brain injury litigation. Justin Glenister holds over 35 years of practice experience in orthopedic, birth injury and cancer claims. Other key figures include Jeanette Van Cauter and William Collins, who represent claimants in disputes pertaining to delayed diagnosis, insufficient treatment and orthopedic matters.

JMW Solicitors LLP is headed up by the ‘brilliant’ Nicola Wainwright, who has more than 20 years of experience in clinical negligence claims arising from a spectrum of causes. Beyond their high levels of activity in complex birth injuries, the team is especially oriented towards cognitive injuries, along with novel diseases and injuries relating to cognitive functions. Suleikha Ali is praised for her ‘superb’ abilities in serious birth injuries and misdiagnosis litigation. Other key figures include Barrington Atkins, who is recommended for his experience in complex clinical negligence matters concerning sporting injuries.

Ben Lees and Simon Elliman co-head the clinical negligence department at RWK Goodman, both noted for their extensive experience in claims concerning surgical errors and birth injuries. Lees, in particular, is recommended for his expertise in with litigation regarding a variety of cancers. The team advises on a mix of novel issues, including genetic anomalies and their role in injuries, along with catastrophic birth injuries, inadequacies in treatment and diagnostic omissions. Divya Anand is highlighted by clients for her ‘intuitive understanding of medical negligence issues.’

According to clients, the clinical negligence department at Shakespeare Martineau LLP continues to go from ‘strength to strength’ under the direction of the ‘incisive and very able’ Neil Clayton, a specialist in high-value birth claims. In addition to complex disputes regarding birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy and unknown defects, the team is proficient in a number of other negligence matters requiring expertise in duty of care identification. These include major surgical errors and misdiagnosis, as well as novel matters regarding injuries salient to early injuries or defects.  Sharon Lam routinely advises clients in misdiagnosis and medical injury claims, while Viral Dagly frequently litigates in surgical and dental error cases, as well as brain injury claims.

The clinical negligence department at Taylor Rose is chaired by ‘wise and experienced litigator’ Lauren Phillips an expert in matters relating to birth injuries, obstetrics, and complex injuries incurred during and outside of surgeries.  Andrew Bentham is noted for his ‘tactically astute’ performance in fatal claims, along with complex gynecologic and orthopedic disputes. The team handles a range of high-value and novel cases concerning inadequate treatment and misdiagnosis, as well as complex cases requiring expertise in birth and surgical injuries. Toni Bedward frequently advises on birth and spinal injury claims, while Sonia Fu and Stephanie Chan are also notably active in cerebral palsy and fatal injury claims. Laura Sylvester joined the firm from Kingsley Napley in June 2024.

The clinical negligence team at Thompsons Solicitors LLP is led by Victoria Gofton, who has more than 20 years of experience in birth injury mandates. The team is well versed in a spectrum of complex clinical negligence disputes, such as birth-related matters, surgical accidents, clinical misdiagnosis and misadvice. Nicola Saunders is noted for her expertise in high-value claims, while Samantha Hemsley has a track record in disputes pertaining to serious injuries. Other key figures include the ‘hugely talented’ Gwen Kirby-Dent.