Weightmans LLP

Sam joined Weightmans in 2013 and has over 15 years of experience in healthcare law and the resolution of disputes.

Sam advises NHS Trusts, NHS Resolution, the Department of Health, and private practitioners on a wide range of health-related legal services with a particular emphasis on resolving disputes. Sam has handled cases with values exceeding £10 million and with attached periodical payments.

Sam is recognised as a practical lawyer and has a reputation for dealing with disputes pragmatically and sensibly. He is an advocate of alternative methods of dispute resolution and has achieved numerous notable resolutions in complex and sensitive cases using mediation, neutral evaluation and negotiation.

Sam has a niche specialism in claims arising from disease infection following blood transfusion and organ transplant. He advises organisations on consumer protection law and has represented the NHS and Department of Health in group actions.

Alongside his healthcare cases, Sam deals with public inquiry work and was instructed by the blood service to act for them in the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Sam regularly presents to NHS organisations on safety and learning issues.