Stewarts Law LLP acts in a broad range of complex clinical negligence claims, with particular strength in birth injury, spinal cord trauma, and cauda equina syndrome matters. The team is led by Anita Jewitt, whose recent arrival has bolstered the practice’s expertise in high-value cerebral palsy litigation and cross-border claims. Robert Dransfield focuses on spinal injury and rehabilitation. Amy Heath and Alison Goldney handle a mix of spinal and neurological injury cases and are involved in collaborative initiatives with NHS Resolution and rehabilitation providers. Nadia Krueger-Young focuses on spinal and brain injury claims, with a particular emphasis on stroke and cauda equina syndrome. Katherine Fitter and Alexandra Bennett advise on paediatric brain injury litigation, and the team benefits from additional in-house rehabilitation and pro-bono support.
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- ‘Robert Dransfield is in my opinion an exceptional individual and a very close listener. He records all the facts and never forgets them. He has infinite patience and was always willing to explain any aspect of the case in as much detail as I, as claimant and layperson, required. His courtesy and good humour never failed.'
- 'A caring nature who put the client first by taking time to explain at each step in the process. An incredible strong team which a huge amount of collective knowledge and a good number of superstars.’
Work highlights
Represented a child who had sustained a severe brain injury due to treatment received at the time of her birth, reaching a settlement for a capitalised sum of £20m.
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Richard Lodge
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Practice head
Anita Jewitt
Other key lawyers
Amy Heath; Alison Goldney; Nadia Krueger-Young; Katherine Fitter; Alexandra Bennet; Victoria Williams; Emily Goddard; Shannon Maude; Robert Dransfield