Vicki Swanton and Rosie Shapiro jointly lead the healthcare and insurance department at DWF, which is well versed in a broad range of medical malpractice cases, owing to its ‘excellent knowledge of the clinical negligence sector’. Psychiatric, obstetric, surgical errors claims, and cases arising from the delayed diagnosis of terminal illnesses are all key areas of expertise for the practice. Swanton has notable experience in catastrophic injury and psychiatric claims, acting for healthcare practitioners and entities. Shapiro assists doctors, dentists and other professionals with both litigation proceedings and inquests.
Testimonials
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‘The team tackles tricky issues that arise for privately insured clinicians. ’
‘A very well-regarded clinical negligence defendant team, which fits well with the firm's other work for insurers and defendants.’
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- Axis Specialty Europe SE