The ‘well established and experienced’ clinical negligence practice at Kingsley Napley LLP regularly represents clients in catastrophic misdiagnosis and birth injury litigation, as well as psychiatric and sensual impairment claims. London practice head James Bell is noted for his experience in orthopedic disputes. Richard Lodge is highlighted for his ’acute eye for detail’ in spinal and cognitive injury litigation. The ‘brilliant’ Kirsty Allen is highly active in birth injuries and maternal cases, while Eurydice Cote advises on a range of fatal and non-fatal spinal, gastrointestinal and birth injury cases. Former partner Terrence Donovan continues to operate as a senior consultant in the team.

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  • ‘Everyone I have dealt with has treated me with compassion. My main contact has kept me very clearly abreast of the status of my case and next steps, so I am clear at all times on how things are progressing. The team is highly responsive and committed, and I've been impressed at how diligently they got under the skin of my very complicated situation - in a way that has allowed me some sort of closure and acceptance of what happened to me.’

  • ‘Kirsty Allen was brilliant.’

  • ‘Well established and experienced.'

  • ‘Richard Lodge is superb - meticulous, intelligent, and hard working, with an acute eye for the detail.’

  • ‘A small but dedicated team.’

  • ‘Very knowledgeable team that provide a personal service to their clients.’

  • ‘Eurydice Cote - very knowledgeable and hard-working but also has a kind and considerate way of dealing with clients. Always provides a first rate service for her clients.’

  • ‘Hardworking with a genuine desire to get the best for their clients.’

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Practice head

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James Bell

Other key lawyers

Richard Lodge, Terence Donovan, Kirsty Allen, Eurydice Cote