Irwin Mitchell has expertise in individual and group claims relating to defective products and group actions with a particular focus on medical negligence and abuse claims. The practice has been involved in several high-profile matters including claims against Boeing following the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302. Sallie Booth is well-versed in group litigation and co-heads the team with Tim Annett , who handles abuse claims and clinical trials. Catherine Slattery and Natalie Truman deal in claims arising from clinical negligence.

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Testimonials

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‘Irwin Mitchel were able to negotiate with individuals involved including legal insurers.’
‘Tim Annett and his staff have kept me up to date over the past 6 years and have been successful to date.’
‘We found the Irwin Mitchell team to be approachable, yet competent and professional and experienced in the area of product liability claims.'
‘Tim Annett was excellent at explaining to a lay person the various legal considerations and also providing advice, and we found it assuring that he has kept us informed and involved in the key decisions taken so far to progress the case.'
‘Irwin Mitchell provide a broad base of specialist lawyers who are skilled in a wide range of disciplines. This makes for an ideal "one stop" practice who can offer all the services required. Online access to secure emails is reassuring.’
‘Catherine Slattery has dealt with a medical negligence claim in a knowledgeable manner.'
‘Tim Annett/Catherine Slattery - dedicated, intelligence, engaged with detail of claims.’
‘Sallie Booth has vast experience gained over many years running a wide range of group actions. She is a master of strategy and of mapping out claims to help bring them home successfully and as efficiently as possible.'

Key clients

Trans-Vaginal Mesh Litigation
Boeing 737 Claims
Lariam
Sorin heater-cooler
Nutribullet
Advanced Bionics
Zimmer Biomet NexGen

Work highlights

Acted on claims arising from unnecessary pelvic floor treatment carried out in the Bristol area.
Acted for Lariam in claims against the Ministry of Defence.