JMW Solicitors LLP is headed up by the ‘brilliant’ Nicola Wainwright, who has more than 20 years of experience in clinical negligence claims arising from a spectrum of causes. Beyond their high levels of activity in complex birth injuries, the team is especially oriented towards cognitive injuries, along with novel diseases and injuries relating to cognitive functions. Suleikha Ali is praised for her ’superb’ abilities in serious birth injuries and misdiagnosis litigation. Other key figures include Barrington Atkins, who is recommended for his experience in complex clinical negligence matters concerning sporting injuries.
Testimonials
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‘Very professional and curteous, kept me informed the whole time.’
‘Suleikha Ali - professional, curteous, knowledgeable, provided relevant advice throughout.’
‘A small but skilled claimant team.’
‘Nicola Wainwright is forceful, committed, and an excellent lawyer. She is ably assisted by Suleikha Ali, who is also superb.’
‘JMW stands out for its dedication to its clients. It goes the extra mile to maximise the prospects of their cases succeeding.’
‘Nicola Wainwright: a brilliant mind, with a total grasp of all aspects of clinical negligence, who can get great results in hard cases.'
- 'Suleikha Ali - total dedication to her cases, excellent client handling skills, and a strong work ethic.’
Key clients
- Jayne O’Sullivan
- Chyril Hutchinson
Work highlights
- Acted for a child who has suffered brain damage and hearing loss as a result of repeated delays in diagnosis and treatment of meningitis when his mother took him to A&E with signs of infection.
- Secured a full admission of liability for a claimant who suffered significant brain damage following negligent delays during his birth, which has left the claimant with permanent, life changing injuries.
- Successfully secured the Court’s approval of an agreed six figure settlement in a case arising from failures in cardiology care led to the death of the client’s wife.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicola Wainwright