‘Rankeshwar Bhatta is a terrific lawyer, with a really good eye for the overall picture, and how to bring claims to an excellent outcome. He is very ably supported by Victoria Fullilove, Senior Associate, who has a terrific client manner, and exudes dedication to her clients‘ case to steer them to a satisfactory conclusion, with great attention to detail, and appropriate doggedness when resistance is met. ’

‘The firm is distinguished by its strong morality and drive to ensure that a fair and just outcome is secured for clients.’

‘Ann Houghton is an exceptional lawyer and a committed advocate for her clients. Always well prepared, well informed and front-footed in the face of unexpected challenges.‘

‘Kashmir Uppal has shown great understanding of our case and demonstrates superb knowledge and understanding of our difficulties and shows lots of empathy for the problems we have experienced. The team around Kashmir have all been very helpful, respectful and patient.‘

‘Pam Westwood is an excellent lawyer. Able to manage complicated cases with calm authority. Great manner with clients and able to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of a claim early on.’

‘Natasha Read is a truly exceptional solicitor who never shies away from hard work or challenging cases. She achieves outstanding results in the most challenging and complex of cases and always puts her clients first.‘

‘Luke Daniels has a collaborative and sensible approach to litigation. He is pragmatic and it has been a pleasure to work with him to resolve a high value complex clinical negligence claim for our respective clients.’

‘Irwin Mitchell’s Birmingham team represents one of the most consistently high-calibre legal practices I have worked with in my role as a psychiatric medicolegal expert. Their instructions are clinically literate, thoughtfully framed, and carefully tailored to each case. They demonstrate an unusually strong grasp of psychiatric complexity, trauma narratives, and medico-legal nuance—qualities that make collaboration both smooth and intellectually engaging.‘

‘Emma Rush is a leading figure in the field: highly experienced, clinically astute, and unflappable under pressure. She combines strategic vision with emotional intelligence and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of psychiatric complexity. She is widely respected and rightly so—working with Emma invariably means a case has been exceptionally well prepared.‘

‘Natasha Gibbons is wonderful to work with. She is industrious, sensible, has great attention to detail and is very collegiate. She will go a very long way.’

‘The clinical negligence team at Lanyon Bowdler are committed, passionate, compassionate and caring. They take time to fully understand their client’s needs and wishes and provide the necessary support and care to holistically manage their client’s case.’

‘Martin Hood is exceptional on every level. He’s a very kind, talented and hard working lawyer, with extensive experience of complex, high value clinical negligence matters. His attention to detail, case analysis and management of experts is first rate. Clients like and trust him, and their confidence is well-placed.

‘Ally Taft runs a small but very dedicated and successful team.’

‘Ally Taft is a very successful and experienced clinical negligence lawyer who can be trusted to get great results.’

‘A strong team in Worcestershire. Led by very experienced Ally Taft, catering to a wide range of clients.’

‘They have a no stone unturned approach to any new client. They are meticulous in reviewing full medical records, and no short-cutting is taken. They seek early specialist advice from experts they work with and barristers to ensure if there is any possible way to take on and run a case, they will find it. ’

‘Clare Langford and Charlotte Measures are heavyweights in the industry.‘

‚Jenny Tetlow is THE stand-out associate in the Midlands region for clinical negligence work. She has acumen and an understanding of complex medical issues well beyond her years.’

‘Michael Portman-Hann was always excellent in explaining what was happening and was always available when needed. I always felt Michael was doing everything in his power to come to a successful conclusion. I have nothing but praise for Michael and the team.’

‘FBC’s medical negligence team are excellent in all areas. Professional, prompt, knowledgeable and very easy to work with.’

‘Michael Portman-Hannah and his team are leaps and bounds above any other solicitors I’ve dealt with.’

‘Victoria Kingscote is completely committed to ensuring that her clients get their best result. She is highly personable and very accessible. Victoria is an excellent communicator and organizes evidence and experts in an exemplary fashion.’

‘Thompsons has a unique ethos which really does involve putting the client first.’

‘Linda Millband is excellent at engaging with the press in order to advance her clients interests, and is very experienced in high profile group litigation.’

‚The team has strength in depth with an array of specialisms and experience. Junior members are encouraged to develop their practices. The team is diverse and has a sound appreciation of client care, which has made it one of the foremost clinical negligence firms in the country.’

‘Great knowledge of the matters they deal with, readiness to seek advice from experts to augment knowledge when needed, and attention to detail. Good communicators throughout the conduct of a claim.’

‘James Anderson is a stand out individual and has done a great job in developing his team.’

‘Second-to-none, they will fight for justice for clients. No matter how many denial responses are received, they will not be dissuaded when there is a case to argue. Not only do they persevere with such cases, they win them.‘

‚Long after most would become demoralised, the Wilkes Clinical Negligence team are reverting with a well-thought-out, intelligent, response. This attitude is ingrained into every member of the team, so no matter who is handling a client’s case, they could not be more supported.‘

‚The resourcing on any case is second-to-none: whatever field expert evidence is needed in, they will get, and they will get a leader in the field. ’

‘They have kept in touch consistently gave me advice and explained exactly what they were doing and how they intend to go forward.’

‘Louise Smith has been patient and has explained what is happening and what she needs for the case to progress forward I have every confidence in her ability and she has been very supportive and helpful in this case.’

‘I have taken instructions from Waldrons for expert reports to the court over many years and all the claims I have supported have been successful, often without proceeding through litigation.’