Fieldfisher

Medical Negligence

Partner, Head of the Medical Negligence team in Manchester

I am a leading claimant clinical negligence lawyer and head of the Manchester clinical negligence team. I have extensive experience in all varieties of claimant medical negligence, but particularly maximum severity claims including where adults or children have suffered brain injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, loss of vision/blindness, spinal and other neurological injuries. I also specialise in wrongful birth claims some of which relate to children with Down Syndrome and/or severe congenital conditions such as spina bifida and chromosomal abnormalities.

I am known for successfully concluding complex high value claims, acting for clients throughout England and Wales. My inspiration is my clients and my focus to achieve the best possible outcome to help ameliorate the impact of their injury as far as possible.

I continue to be recognised as a Leader in the Clinical Negligence field by both Legal 500 (leading individual) and Chambers (Star Individual).

Chambers and Partners 2024 - "Jenny is very impressive, clever and determined to fight. She is also experienced and has good insight." "She is one of the top solicitors who provides a very high level of service, she is very talented and I cannot recommend her enough."

Legal 500 2024 -‘Jenny Urwin is a class act.’ 'At Fieldfisher in Manchester, Jenny Urwin is the very best lawyer anyone could ever have as their solicitor. She’s very professional and knowledgeable in her field and her work quality is very different from others. She always makes sure you get the best outcome and prepares you for everything.’ ‘Jenny Urwin is a credit to the business. She is warm, approachable and extremely client-focused.’

I am regularly invited to lecture on clinical negligence issues including speaking at AvMA training events, lecturing on the MA in Medical Ethics and Law at the University of Manchester and on legal issues to medics, case managers, treating therapists and charities.

Types of cases include:

Cerebral palsy Acquired brain injury in both adults and children Amputations Spinal injuries Wrongful birth claims (for example relating to children with Down Syndrome, spina bifida, brain and other serious congenital conditions) Loss vision/blindness Neurological injuries Fatal medical accidents Birth injuries

I am a Clinical Negligence Specialist Panel member of both the Association of Victims of Medical Accidents (AvMA) and The Law Society, reflecting my expertise.

I am also a Senior Litigator of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and a Member of the Manchester Law Society.