Work Department

Clinical Negligence

Position

Prior to a life at the bar, Kevin originally qualified as a doctor and practised medicine for 7 years. He now practises in the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence, acting for both claimants and defendants. His medical background means he is somewhat unique at the bar and is an enormous asset to his clients. He is one of a small number of dual qualification barristers practising in the UK.

Kevin is routinely instructed in high value cases involving clinical negligence in all areas, injury to the central nervous system including catastrophic brain and spinal cord injury, multiple orthopaedic injuries, psychiatric injury and fatal accidents.

He has wide experience and expertise in the following areas:

Inquests and inquiries – having represented interested parties in the Shipman Inquiry and more recently the inquiry into the death of Chloe Fahey Employers liability claims involving injury or disease, particularly where there are novel or complex issues of causation Chronic pain syndrome Fibromyalgia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy Education claims including failure to diagnose dyslexia and autistic spectrum disorder Civil Procedure

Education

1989-1991: LL.B. (Hons.). Studied law whilst working full time as GP Deputy. 1991-1992: Inns of Court School of Law. (Very Competent) 1992-1993: LL.M. (International and Commercial Law) 1993 to date: Barrister practising on the Northern Circuit.

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Clinical negligence

LEADING JUNIORS1

Kevin Naylor – Exchange Chambers ‘Kevin’s background of medical knowledge is a true asset, having previously practiced as a medical professional. He tackles complex, high-value medical negligence cases with confidence, stoicism, and ease. He always has a clear vision as to how to structure the case and guide the clients throughout the medico-legal process, and experts thoroughly enjoy working with him and perceive him as a relatable, high-calibre barrister.��