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Claudia Hillemand

Work Department

Child brain injury 

Position

Claudia is a Partner in the Child Brain Injury team. She acts exclusively for children who have sustained a brain injury as a result of medical errors or accidents.

She has experience of severe and complex claims involving children with cerebral palsy who have sustained brain injuries at birth, as well as children who have suffered from conditions including stroke, meningitis, encephalitis and cerebral abscesses.

Claudia is passionate about securing compensation for children who have suffered injury as a result of negligence.  She has a particular interest in cases relating to birth injury.

In addition to her expertise in cases involving negligence, Claudia is an IPSEA-qualified special educational needs advisor and represents children and young people with Special Educational Needs arising from or connected to brain injuries.

Career

Trained as a barrister and cross-qualified as a solicitor.  

Languages

Dual nationality (Irish-French) and speaks fluent French

Memberships

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers – Senior Litigator; Acquired Brain Injury London member (ABIL); UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF)

Education

Masters degree in International Human Rights Law from University of Nottingham

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