Ms Fiona Dabell > Barcan+Kirby LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Barcan+Kirby LLP
Prince House
Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4PS
England

Work Department

Clinical Negligence

Position

Senior Associate

Career

Fiona has a mixed case load including injuries resulting from sepsis, meningitis, haemochromatosis, nerve damage and the delayed diagnosis of cancer.

Prior to becoming a solicitor, Fiona was a Registered General Nurse who worked in a variety of clinical settings in the NHS. She underwent specialist training in Oncology at the Royal Marsden Hospital but is interested in all aspects of medical care including paediatrics and midwifery.

Fiona is passionate about achieving the very best outcome for her clients and uses her combined knowledge of the law and medicine to achieve this. She was named Bristol Law Society’s Junior Lawyer of the Year 2017 and was runner up in the AVMA rising star award in 2018.

Languages

English

Education

LLB First Class Hons College of Law (OU); LPC BPP Law school

Lawyer Rankings

South West > Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant

(Leading associates)

Fiona DabellBarcan+Kirby LLP

Barcan+Kirby LLP’s integrated personal and medical injuries department operates from across five offices in the Bristol area. The group approaches a diverse range of claims, including those relating to birth, head and spinal injuries, amputations, and fatal accidents, with ‘grit and camaraderie’. Richard Harriessteers the team with a high level of skill and experience’, regularly handling GP and A&E negligence cases. Jay Nathwani  has extensive expertise in brain injury claims. Claire Hurrell and Helen Franklin are noted for their prowess in cases arising from negligent obstetric care, particularly cerebral and Erb’s palsy. Fiona Dabell rounds out the roster of recommended practitioners.