‘Mark Bowman – extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and professional. Outstanding individual.’

‘Everyone at Fieldfisher has been professional, courteous and efficient.’

‘Samantha Critchley is an absolute stand out. She worked on our case for 9 years and achieved an exceptional outcome that means my son will have everything he needs and be cared for for the rest of his life.’

‘Jane Weakley anticipated worries and concerns I might have and was consistently reassuring.’

‘The team were knowledgable, personable, compassionate. They provided an excellent service from the very start of our litigation journey all the way until the end.’

‘Kate and the team offer a personal approach. They always have time to address our concerns, regardless of how big or small they are. They work tirelessly in the background & always respond to our correspondence in a very timely manner.’

‘Fieldfisher staff at all levels were knowledgeable and courteous over more than five years, both to me and my contacts that provided witness statements. There is a clear ethos of outstanding professionalism and kindness.’

‘Samantha Critchley was dedicated to my legal case for over five years, indefatigable and empathetic throughout. Samantha is extremely professional, highly knowledgeable in the law and is clearly respected by counsel and medical experts.’

‘The Irwin Mitchell practice distinguishes itself through expertise, innovation, and a client-centric approach.’

‘Anne Kavanagh is outstanding in her knowledge of her work and efficiency in carrying it out. She is approachable, available, understanding and kind.’

‘Irwin Mitchell are a particularly strong all round team with enormous experience and expertise very sensitive with clients and take on enormously difficult cases in which they achieve excellent results. They are all truly fearless and committed and have very good backup from other departments too.’

‘The London clinical negligence team at Irwin Mitchell has extraordinary strength and depth and handles claims of all value, from the relatively modest to the very highest. They are extremely well run with experienced partners supervising more junior members of the team.’

‘A first-class team. The leader nationally in this field. Deservedly so.’

‘Richard Kayser. Highly intelligent and experienced. Practical, sensible and sympathetic. A great judge of litigation.’

‘Massive team with strength and depth.’

‘Auriana Griffiths – she’s exceptional – one of the very best, brilliant litigator.’

‘The whole team at Leigh day are very approachable & helpful at all times.’

‘Olive Emily & the whole of olive’s team are brilliant at talking you through every step of your case.’

‘A great firm with a fantastic ethos of caring for people and issues of injustice.’

‘Olive Lewin, Kirsten Wall and many others Attention to detail of the highest quality.’

‘The whole team at Leigh Day show unfailing dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients who have acquired avoidable injuries in a clinical context. ’

‘Passionate in their pursuit of justice for clients. They routinely act for the most vulnerable in our society obtain excellent results for them.’

‘Suzanne White – very experienced, has a very practical mindset which enables her to obtain good results for her clients quickly.’

‘Leigh Day has a simply excellent team with massive strength in depth and superb interpersonal skills.’

‘The Stewarts London clinical negligence team is simply outstanding. Claims are thoroughly and extensively investigated, and the firm uses the best experts and counsel. In cases where admissions have not been made, the firm even has a pro bono department which offers complimentary case management to deserving clients.’

‘Amy Heath is a rigorous and talented solicitor: very good at client handling, and excellent judgment.’

‘Rob Dransfield is a tough and experienced litigator. He does not shy away from running an argument, and pulls no punches to achieve the best results for his clients. He is particularly strong on spinal cord injury and high value brain injury work.

‘I provide expert medical opinions related to neurosurgical practice to Stewarts Law LLP. I have found them to be consistently professional and effective in all aspects of case management. I have been particularly impressed by their diligent and constructive approach to the review of reports.’

‘The team has an exceptionally thorough and personable approach, they know their clients and their needs well. The team maintains only a small client base per solicitor to maintain this focus and quality. They are very well connected with leading experts across spinal cord injury and health which enables them to hone in on the specifics when building a case.’

‘Stewarts has the best clinical negligence team I have worked with. All of its solicitors are knowledgeable, thorough, and really care about getting the best result for their clients.’

‘A really impressive team, who bring great experience and attention to detail to every case. Every case they take on matters to them and gets their A-game. A real class act.’

‘I would highly recommend Stewarts, they are simply excellent. They have left no stone unturned to achieve outstanding results for me and my family. The staff are highly knowledgeable and very caring towards the client.’

‘This team is really tight and efficient, securing excellent results for injured claimants in the most complex and difficult cases. They are prepared to take on cases which other solicitors have rejected, and they then go on and win them.’

‘Ali Malsher is fantastic and is never shy from taking on challenging cases and seeing them through to achieve superb results for her clients. Jenny Kennedy is brilliant and hugely respected across the clinical negligence and personal injury fields and justifiably so.’

‘Outstanding strength in depth capable of matching the very best of the top tier sets. The client is central to everything they do. They go the extra mile and are a total joy to work alongside, with a house style that is down to earth, pragmatic, collaborative and approachable.’

‘Dr Jock Mackenzie is one of the cleverest solicitors in this field. As well as being medically qualified, he is a deep thinker who sees all aides of a problem before forming a reasoned judgment.

‘A willingness to take on complex cases and find every meritorious angle.’

‘Very personal service. Considered advice, even if it’s not what you want to hear. Excellent communication A few firms turned down my case when I approached them about it due to its complexity and potential long time frame. AG didnt, which I was very grateful for.’

‘Amy Wedgwood has been excellent over the last 6 years of working with her. Communication has been beyond expectations, even when she is on leave. You feel a sense that she genuinely wants to succeed for you to secure your future. We aren’t at the end stage yet but have succeeded in liability after many years. Her advice has always been reliable and correct to my knowledge and she works very well with my barrister. To me this is key.’

‘I feel they have a very high level of knowledge and skill and a fierce determination to achieve the best result for their client.’

‘The firm has an overall reputation for excellence in the claimant market ’

‘Sally-Jean Nicholes is highly experienced, compassionate and committed solicitor with a wealth of knowledge which sets her apart from her peers.’

‘Very thorough, professional and have demonstrated a high level of expertise in conducting our case, while remaining very personable throughout.’

‘The team is competent to the full satisfaction of the client. They work as a team and this increases their efficiency.’

‘Individuals at Bindmans take time to listen to clients. I am proud to testify that Jonathan Crooker who heads the department is superb. He is a very efficient lawyer. His teams is also quite active. Always when the head displays efficiency, the same is reflected among members of his team.’‘A very committed team. Concerned to do all they can to get the right result rather than simply being a practice motivated by PEP. ’

‘Siobhan Kelly is absolutely committed to her clients. Always on top of the detail and looking at strategy. A good manner with Defendants but taking such good care of her clients – and a joy to work with.’

‘This firm provides a bespoke and considered approach to their cases. They have a long history of dealing with clinical negligence cases and this means that they have access to first class experts and have a grounded approach to cases.’

‘Jon Crocker is a first rate solicitor: he adopts a quiet, effective methodical approach to preparing his cases. The client’s goals are always at the centre of his approach. He has a skilled grasp of the key expert issues that arise in these difficult cases.’

‘They stood out as caring and empathetic and didn’t overwhelm us with lawyer terminology and helped us throughout the process.’

‘Bolt Burdon Kemp is a friendly, caring team. They are very easy to converse with and show genuine concern at the plight you find yourself in. You are kept updated at all times and if something is potentially distressing to read they will call you and make you aware it will be somewhat upsetting prior to emailing you.’

‘From the first call with Bolt Burdon Kemp I felt I was able to talk about my situation and they where easy to talk to. They are very knowledgably in their field, kept me up to date at every step, stuck to timelines and delivered to a high standard. They used only the best barristers and medical experts in the field, ensuring only the best evidence was used at court. ’

‘Hannah Travis went above and beyond to ensure I felt heard, understood and more importantly believed after years of being gaslight and dismissed. Hannah spent a lot of time getting to know me as a person, never made me feel like “just a client”. She was always available if I ever had any questions or concerns and spent a lot of time to explain in layman terms so I understood what was happening every step of the way.’

‘Bolt Burdon Kemp have a very strong and caring clinical negligence team. They are extremely thorough, very personable and approachable, and they do not shy away from taking on some very complex and difficult clinical negligence cases.’

‘Everyone I have dealt with at BBK has been excellent. They are knowledgeable, get back to you very quickly with any queries, and I feel that I can pick up the telephone and speak to them, which is not the case with some of the other firms I work with. Notable people in BBK are Caroline Klage and Tamsin Day.’

‘A first class law firm, which always has it’s clients as their first priority.’

‘Alex Dabek is a first class lawyer with very broad knowledge and excellent analytical skills.’

‘ I highly recommend Hodge, Jones and Allen for their professionalism, knowledge, communication and transparency at all times.’

‘Very experienced team, capable of dealing with all levels of clin neg case. ’

‘Dawn Treloar is extremely experienced and very easy to work with. Has a great judgement and an eye for detail.’

‘Friendly, experienced and dedicated.’

‘Agata Usewicz – friendly, great team player and not afraid to fight to trial to get the best result.’

‘Excellent team, with plenty of clinical experience behind it, as well as involvement in some of the biggest cases. They are an excellent firm for individuals, and will go the extra distance for them.’

‘A really strong claimant clin neg team, with great experience and some really big players.’

‘Nina Ali is one of the best in the field. Nobody works harder for their clients, and nobody gets better results.’

‘Stephanie Prior is the senior partner in clinical negligence and I have worked with her for many years. She is just excellent. So hardworking and committed for clients whose personal circumstances are often extremely difficult. The claims are large and the legal and factual issues are demanding.’

‘Nicholas Leahy is a very safe pair of hands and really compassionate with clients. I expect great things from him in future.’

‘Small but very effective and experienced team so every client benefits from the personal touch but also highly skilled litigation know-how. Cases are well managed so often positive outcomes are reached earlier than might be expected. Capability of the team means they can handle all aspects of very complex cases as well as straightforward matters.’

‘Jodi Newton – very hands on, gives every case her heart and soul. Stephanie Prior – excellent technical knowledge and huge experience- tackles the most complex cases with an assured manner. Nicholas Leahy – understands client needs very well, very responsive and proactive.’

‘Jodi Newton is rapidly becoming the go-to partner for cerebral palsy cases. She has the determination to fight for her clients and is involved in some of the biggest cases at the moment.’

‘Elline Demetriou is one to watch for the future. She is determined and thoughtful, with a real dedication to her clients.’

‘Jodi Newton is a passionate, hard-working and committed partner. She is excellent with clients, and gives absolutely 100% to all of her cases. She is very tough, a real fighter, and drives a hard bargain for her clients. She has good judgment, and a good sense of the strengths and weaknesses of a case.

‘Josie Robinson- very experienced, caring and professional. Excellent.’

‘Approachable, pragmatic, high level of empathy which is extremely important in highly stressful and often live changing situations. Professionalism, expertise and experience in dealing with both parties involved in the cases.’

‘The willingness to listen, guide and provide expertise during times of high stress is a comfort when everything feels out of control.’

‘As above. In today’s world, reliability is rare and Dominic is reliable, knowledgeable and shows empathy when it’s needed most. Whilst empathy won’t win cases, it helps us as claimants feel heard and fought for.’

‘Strong team with huge amounts of experience.’

‘Janice Gardner at the Putney office is a really seasoned operator who will go that extra mile to get the best outcome on the evidence. She thinks her cases through properly and has great judgment. She is empathetic and easy to work with but always on top of the evidence and the law. She is trusted by clients and opponents.’

‘A strong team with a great reputation for delivering results.’

‘Bernadette McGhie – great commitment and effective judgment. ’

‘Everyone I have dealt with has treated me with compassion. My main contact has kept me very clearly abreast of the status of my case and next steps, so I am clear at all times on how things are progressing. The team is highly responsive and committed, and I’ve been impressed at how diligently they got under the skin of my very complicated situation – in a way that has allowed me some sort of closure and acceptance of what happened to me.’

‘Kirsty Allen was brilliant.’

‘Well established and experienced.’

‘Richard Lodge is superb – meticulous, intelligent, and hard working, with an acute eye for the detail.’

‘A small but dedicated team.’

‘Very knowledgeable team that provide a personal service to their clients.’

‘Eurydice Cote – very knowledgeable and hard-working but also has a kind and considerate way of dealing with clients. Always provides a first rate service for her clients.’

‘Hardworking with a genuine desire to get the best for their clients.’

‘Mala Sidebottom is experienced and brings her medical background to the work, very caring of her clients.’

‘Maya Sushila and Amie-Ketteridge Lowe were both really friendly and explained everything so well, in ways to make sure I understood. They always kept me up to date. They genuinely cared & made extra contact to make sure I was ok throughout and prepare me for next steps.’

‘Anne Cassidy and Amie Ketteridge-Lowe are stand out performers in a firm which marries excellent client skills with a detailed medical knowledge base with first rate analytical ability.’‘

‘I have worked as an Expert Witness for many years with the team. They are all of high calibre and know their cases.’

‘Sarah Stanton is a partner and brilliant to work with. Always has complex and interesting cases. She will battle for her clients but also knows when a case needs to be settled.’

‘Sarah Stanton is the lead partner I deal with. Excellent.’

‘Many of Moore Barlow’s Claimant clinical negligence team were previously working for Defendant firms. They therefore understand how to present the case to Defendant solicitors, and which experts to use. As a consequence they achieve excellent results.’

‘The team has huge experience in the field, some coming originally from the Defendant NHS side which gives them real insight and perspective, and superb knowledge. ’

‘Good communication in all types such as letter, phone or email. Well connected – throughout my case I’ve always had the leading experts / barrister appointed to act.’

‘Lyndsey Banthorpe always goes above and beyond, she has several occasions throughout my case worked beyond her normal working hours on documents and sending me updates, Lyndsey is very caring and compassionate person who genuinely cares about the effects on your personal and family life as a result from your injury. Lyndsey is also very knowledgeable around law and the clinical negligence process.’

‘Every single person we have met/spoke to have been very kind, professional and patient. After suffering clinical negligence it can really damage your trust in others but Penningtons made it easy to trust them. They have been extremely helpful and understanding.’

‘Excellent all-round team.’

‘I have been instructed as a clinical negligence expert witness (my field is General Surgery) on many occasions by this firm over the last 15 years. They have always acted extremely promptly and efficiently, and in every claim where my report has been supported, the Claimant has settled the claim to their benefit.’

‘All the partners and associates who have instructed me have been conscientious, well-informed and effective in handling their clients’ claims. In the London office the following stand out: John Kyriacou, Rosie Nelson, Lyndsey Banthorpe.’

‘Very strong team for clinical negligence, I rate this firm very highly for big, complex and difficult cases which they manage with great skill and dedication.’

‘John Kyriacou is smooth and unflappable. Very impressed with Rosie Nelson, who instructed me on a £1.3m spinal injury consent case which we won at trial. Her trial preparation of the experts was immaculate.’

‘I have not used any other firm but could not fault Slater and Gordon.All members of the team were approachable efficient and kind.’

‘Madeline Seibert was kind, supportive and efficient and always seemed to have our best interests at the heart of what she did. I could not have wished for any one better.’

‘I have found the team to be professional, responsive, and always keen to ensure that I am fully aware of the latest status, the process and the costs. I highly recommend the team.’

‘We have felt well supported by all areas of the team, including media (we felt we needed to speak out about our case and the media team handled that for us).’

‘We have primarily worked with Nisha Sharma, who has been brilliantly supportive and compassionate in dealing with our case and its complexities.’

‘They are an absolutely outstanding team – highly knowledgeable, hugely dedicated and hard-working and with superb interpersonal skills. They go the extra mile to get the best possible outcomes for their clients.’

‘Emma Doughty leads an excellent team and has handled very effectively hundreds of claims arising out of negligent medical treatment.’

‘Diverse and knowledgeable team with real experience in individual cases in this area as well as larger ‘group’ actions which have been of significant wider importance.’

‘Very professional and curteous, kept me informed the whole time.’

‘Suleikha Ali – professional, curteous, knowledgeable, provided relevant advice throughout.’

‘A small but skilled claimant team.’

‘Nicola Wainwright is forceful, committed, and an excellent lawyer. She is ably assisted by Suleikha Ali, who is also superb.’

‘JMW stands out for its dedication to its clients. It goes the extra mile to maximise the prospects of their cases succeeding.’

‘Nicola Wainwright: a brilliant mind, with a total grasp of all aspects of clinical negligence, who can get great results in hard cases.’

‘Suleikha Ali – total dedication to her cases, excellent client handling skills, and a strong work ethic.’

‘I find Ben Lees in particular to be a highly organised, professional individual who is a pleasure to work with.’

‘I have been working with RWK Goodman in the filed of clinical negligence and I have been impressed by their professionalism, their excellence in communication and in the good organisation of their work with the experts.’

‘An excellent team who understand the needs of their clients and instruct appropriate experts with clear and concise instructions.’

‘Ben Lees was instrumental in providing an exemplary service from RWK. His communications actually made me feel that he was personally invested with my case. I sincerely believe the success of my case was largely due to his persistence even when it seemed as though a favorable outcome was unlikely.’

‘Divya Anand has an intuitive understanding of medical negligence issues.’

‘In my view, RWK Goodman is the standout firm in the Clinical Negligence sector. It is led by a wealth of experienced individuals who have significant knowledge and hands-on practical knowledge of complex medical negligence litigation, including high value catastrophic birth injury claims.’

‘High calibre of lawyer. Very client focused. Obtain excellent results. ’

‘This is an excellent clinical negligence team and represents on the leading London based teams for the future. The client care and legal knowledge are second to none.’

‘This is a relatively young London team which is headed up by Neil Clayton and it has already obtained a significant share of the high quality London based clinical negligence caseload. There is a vitality about this team that shows through in its professional approach to clinical negligence practice. The instructions that are prepared for me are of a high quality and the IT systems permit easy access, which is an advantage in challenging highly complex clinical negligence claims.’

‘Neil Clayton is a real standout in the field, with vast experience of claimant clinical negligence practice. He is bright, incisive and very able. Neil works tremendously hard and is assiduously dedicated to detail.’

‘Neil Clayton takes the London team from strength to strength.’

‘Neil Clayton manages to be utterly charming, but also a tenacious solicitor with great instincts for clinical negligence cases.’

‘Laura Sylvester is a joy to work with. She is tough and pragmatic in equal measure, and knows exactly how to run a complicated case.’

‘Strong competitor in the clinical negligence world.’

‘Andrew Bentham is very hard working, tactically astute and has a great eye for detail. Fights hard for his clients but offers excellent judgment.’

‘A partner-led practice which gives a very personal service. Always happy to pick up the phone to discuss issues.’

‘The partners I have dealt with are both personable and knowledgeable – the issues in cancer related negligence are often complex requiring close collaboration.’

‘The team provides a wealth of experience in clinical negligence cases across the full range of values and types of case. I have recently had experience of members of the team representing families at inquests. Instructions were very well prepared.’

‘Lauren Phillips is a wise and experienced litigator with an impressively strategic perspective.’

‘Delivering excellent communication and providing clear and precise instructions.’

‘The team at Thompsons were all faultless in the way they conducted themselves. They supported my family and I through a most arduous process, with professionalism, kindness and understanding and we are forever grateful to them. They are an efficient and effective team who work as a very united and effective driving force.’

‘Gwen Kirby-Dent is a truly special solicitor who stands out in what she does and in the way she does it. Gwen could not have been more supportive in every way and was the game changer when needed. Gwen truly fought for our daughter and lead us through this most arduous of processes, to a just and positive conclusion, where many others before her had failed. We are eternally grateful to Gwen and the team at Thompsons Solicitors.’

‘Really strong clinical negligence team going from strength to strength. Hugely impressive expertise in this sector and strong and large team across multiple locations across the UK including Scotland (enabling them to engage in cross-jurisdictional group clin neg litigation e.g. vaginal mesh (consent) clinical negligence claims in recent years.’

‘Linda Millband and Gwen Kirby-Dent are both hugely talented individuals with outstanding experience and expertise.’