Bevan Brittan LLP’s team of ‘supremely experienced clinical negligence lawyers’ acts for NHS Trusts and private medical insurers in the London region. The team specialises in the interplay between human rights and clinical negligence in mental health matters, an area in which team lead Joanne Easterbrook has notable expertise. It works closely with NHS Resolution on cases involving birth injuries, and is also involved with the Early Notification Scheme. Dan Morris has particular focus on emerging clinical risk arising from digital health, AI and medtech development, while senior associate Penelope Radcliffe has standout experience in high-value cerebral palsy claims.

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‘Bevan Brittan have a team of supremely experienced clinical negligence lawyers who provide a rare combination of absolute efficiency, good judgement, outstanding legal knowledge and the ability to apply it together with a sensible attitude conducive to getting the best possible result in every situation. Truly at the top of the tree.’
‘Good sense, excellent legal knowledge and the ability to apply it, very efficient but also thoughtful and responsive to their clients' needs and feelings. Special mentions to Julie Charlton, Joanne Easterbrook, Penelope Radcliffe, Catherine Radford.’
‘In London, Bevan Brittan has an excellent relationship with a number of NHS trusts, medical defence organisations and private hospital groups and specialises in medical liability and regulatory cases involving doctors, dentists, and other health professionals. It provides, I believe, an excellent service to each.
'The team has good experience and expertise of the medical issues underlying claims and prides itself on giving its clients early, sensible and realistic advice. It is clear that the team’s expertise and efficiency is highly valued by both its institutional and individual healthcare clients.’
'Julie Charlton is an excellent lawyer with good judgment. She also has excellent client care skills. I have been very impressed with her strategic and tactical skills.'
'Esther Evans is very experienced and dedicated. She has good judgment and client care skills. However, her excellent client care skills do not prevent her giving difficult advice when it is necessary.'
‘Bevan Brittan build excellent relationships with the client and take care to communicate with them throughout the claims process. They listen to the client's concerns and address them in a timely and considerate manner. You always feel that you are getting a personalised service from someone who actually cares about the outcome.’

Key clients

NHS Resolution
MedPro
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Guys & St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust
West London Health NHS Trust
C.N.A Hardy
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton NHS Foundation Trust
Allied World Assurance Company
The Whittington Health NHS Trust
Berskshire Hathaway
South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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