Emma is a principal lawyer and was promoted to Joint Head of the Clinical Negligence Department for London and Cambridge in April 2017. Emma is an experienced litigation solicitor specialising in clinical negligence claims. As a skilled advocate, she has trained for and was recently awarded by the Law Society the Higher Rights of Audience qualification in June 2016, making her a Solicitor-Advocate. During her career Emma has dealt with a wide variety of complex and high value claims. These have included securing compensation for clients who have suffered as the result of delays in diagnosis of cancer and other illnesses, amputation cases and injuries during birth and during labour. Emma has developed a specialism in claims concerning delays in diagnosis of cancer and more specifically in breast cancer. She is currently one of the two Lead Solicitors running the group action against Ian Paterson (the former breast surgeon from Birmingham who has been convicted of performing negligent and inappropriate surgeries. Emma was mentioned in the Lawyers Top 20 Cases in January 2017 for her role.
Slater and Gordon
Slater and Gordon houses ‘an outstanding team with great strength in depth’. National head of clinical negligence for the firm, ’supremely talented lawyer’ Emma Doughty has a specialist interest in cancer and birth injury cases. In addition, the team fields two dedicated in-house midwives and two nursing experts. Focusing on complex, high-value cases, the team also maintains its legal aid franchise to support a range of clients. Madeline Seibert is particularly experienced in cases of brain damage and severe injuries in children.
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‘Madeline Seibert is attentive to the client, and obviously cares about them as individuals and sees the bigger picture in that she understands the impact that not only the reason for the case has on them, but the process of the case. Her understanding, communication, together with the support of her wider team with Slater and Gordon have ensured the process has been as easy as it can be for us.'
‘They deal with their clients with sensitivity and compassion whilst remaining professional and focused at all times.’
- 'They deal with their clients with care and compassion, always going the extra mile to ensure the litigation process is a painless and supported process.’
‘Outstanding team with great strength in depth. Can handle all sizes of claim with confidence.’
‘A fantastic team of lawyers led by Emma Doughty. They are liked and trusted by their clients, always fighting hard to get the right result. They are always on top of the detail of the case, ensuring that progress is made in terms of treatment, early interim payments and appointment of case managers.'
‘Emma Doughty is a supremely talented lawyer. She has an impressive grasp of detail and a powerful intellect. Joanne Warren is a superb solicitor with a hefty caseload of complex, challenging, high-value cases. She is loved by her clients and highly respected by opponents, combining attention to detail with composure and empathy. Her cases and instructions to counsel are always meticulously prepared.'
‘Emma Doughty is a trusted, effective and hard-working senior partner. She is great at getting the right experts and in keeping the client at the forefront of her thinking. Laura Preston is a highly personable and diligent worker for her clients.’
‘A real down-to-earth touch from all the team combined with extensive knowledge and experience. Myriad of different cases which allows all members of the team to learn and gain requisite experience.’
Work highlights
- Acting in a claim arising as a result of alleged negligent medical treatment worth £10m.
- Represented the client in a case which related to variable PPOs.
- Representing a family in a suicide inquest and clinical negligence claim in accordance with the Human Rights Act specifically in relation to a right to life.
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Emma Doughty