Position

Edward Bishop KC has practised in the fields of clinical negligence and personal injury for most of his career. He has also more recently developed expertise and experience in claims involving violations of human rights in the healthcare setting.

Edward has practised in clinical negligence and healthcare for over 25 years, and has experience in advising on, contesting and mediating complex and high value claims in all fields of medical care.  In the early stages of his career he was involved in the sodium valproate group litigation, and later in a group action brought by heroin-addicted prisoners. His main area of practice now is in high value cerebral palsy and spinal injury claims.  He is regularly instructed by both claimants and defendants.

Edward has practised in personal injury litigation throughout his career, and now specialises in high value claims arising in many different circumstances, including injuries sustained in the course of employment and road traffic accidents.  He is currently instructed in a number of claims for personal injury damages arising as a result of allegations of human rights violations.

Education

The King’s School. Canterbury Pembroke College, Cambridge Central London Polytechnic

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

HALL OF FAME2

Edward Bishop KC – Deka Chambers ‘Edward's highly intelligent and thoughtful approach to litigation in this difficult area of law makes him the first choice when seeking to challenge legal points or take an innovative approach to quantum. He is an eloquent and persuasive advocate at the top of his field.'