Position

Vanessa specialises in clinical negligence. She acts predominantly for claimants and her practice encompasses a huge range of medical specialties. She has particular expertise in birth and obstetric injuries, spinal injury and brain injury.

Vanessa is ranked for clinical negligence in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. She is known for her warmth and sensitivity and her extensive medical knowledge.

She also has considerable experience in personal injury, inquests and costs.

Education

St Hilda’s College, Oxford (Music BA Hons First Class).

Graduate Diploma in Law, City University (Commendation)

BVC, City University (Very Competent)

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

LEADING JUNIORS3

Vanessa Cashman –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Vanessa combines keen analytical skills with genuine empathy. She has proven herself capable of dealing with some extremely complicated clinical negligence cases.'