Personal injury and clinical negligence: claimant

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s personal injury and clinical negligence teams in the region are headed up by Kathryn Hart and Robert Rose, respectively. Hart deals with extremely high-value claims, specifically serious head injuries and catastrophic spinal injury cases. Rose is a key contact for birth trauma and women’s health issues. Nicola Fahey’s diverse practice includes cases involving birth injuries, amputation, delays in diagnosis, cauda equina, and TVT mesh.

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Testimonials

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‘The clinical negligence team is headed up by Robert Rose, who is a very experienced practitioner and has formulated a team of specialists, who are dedicated to claimant clinical negligence practice. Likewise, the personal injury team is highly organised and knowledgeable and provides a high standard of service to its clients. Both teams have good diversity and work on a collaborative basis, to achieve maximum awards for their clients.’
‘Kathryn Hart genuinely cares about all her clients. No matter the value of a claim she will go above and beyond in her meticulous preparation of a case.'
‘One-to-one service was faultless. I was always kept in the loop of each step of my case.’
‘The whole team, partners and associates, are excellent in their management of clin neg cases. Always on top of their brief, easily contactable, responsive and excellent to work with.’
‘The firm's approach is really friendly, they truly go out of their way to facilitate their clients' needs. As a client, I have been taken aback by how much time was invested to get to know me and my family.’
‘Robert Rose is an institution in clinical negligence - remarkably knowledgeable and an immensely capable litigator.’
‘The team provide a competent, reliable and efficient service.’
‘Robert Rose provides good leadership, remaining unflappable under pressure and steering cases to an efficient conclusion. Martin Usher is moulding the injury team into a more dedicated and efficient group of case handlers.’