Claire Petts leads the healthcare team at Clyde & Co ‘with tremendous energy'; her particular expertise lies in brain injury and obstetric claims of maximum severity. Sam Holden specialises in work for NHS Resolution, with experience in complex Court of Protection matters. The team also has extensive experience in regulatory mandates, as illustrated by senior associate Ben Shoebridge's work with the General Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Robert Wilson specialises in medical malpractice defence litigation and inquests, in particular complex, high-value brain injury claims. The team has notable experience in developing areas such as secondary victims claims and cases pursued under the Equality Act 2021 – according to one client ’they are simply excellent at what they do’.
Testimonials
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‘The firm stands out as each member of the team is very well organised and always on top of all of the material. Whoever is assigned to the case, clients can be sure that they are getting a 5-star service.’
‘Claire Petts leads the team in London with tremendous energy.'
Key clients
- Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Successfully defended a dentist in a novel claim under the Equality Act 2010.
- Successfully acted on behalf of NHS Resolution and the defendant Trust in the defence of a secondary victim claim which was arising out of a fatal clinical negligence case.