Kirsty McKinlay

It has been noted by the Legal 500 that Kirsty ‘has excellent communication skills and always uncovers the truth…”.  These traits have served her well in both her advocacy and advisory work for claimants and defendants in personal injury and clinical negligence cases.

In the area of personal injury Kirsty has experience in a broad spectrum of areas but specialising in fatal accident claims, road traffic litigation, employers’ liability claims and travel litigation.

Kirsty also has significant experience of CICA appeals including a specialism in sensitive cases arising out of sexual abuse. 

Kirsty’s broad clinical negligence practice covers a wide range of clinical areas including gynaecology, cardiology, respiratory, oncology, orthopaedics, ENT, obstetrics, ophthalmology, dermatology, negligent surgical intervention, delayed diagnosis, delayed treatment, misdiagnosis, informed consent, negligent prescribing and secondary victim claims in a clinical negligence setting.  Kirsty is adept at dealing sensitively with clients in difficult situations and being able to explain complex issues in simple terms where necessary.

Kirsty’s insurance fraud practice involves a wide spectrum of different types of fraud and she frequently deals with these matters comprehensively from the outset through to trial.

Kirsty also has an extensive costs litigation practice and undertakes work in respect of inter partes costs and on solicitor/own client assessments.  These interests benefit her personal injury and clinical negligence work where a practical and economical approach can be adopted where necessary.

Kirsty is noted for her meticulous written work, detailed preparation and attention to detail. She is also well known for her down to earth, practical and approachable style.

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (LLB Hons)