The Liverpool-based group at Hill Dickinson LLP handles the full spectrum of clinical negligence mandates, with notable clients including NHS Resolution, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, and CNA Hardy. Andrew Craggs acts as the group’s national team lead, alongside David Locke. Craggs is well-known for his vast expertise in claims involving sexual assault and bullying, while Locke handles a wide variety of cases related to gender reassignment, neonatal death, and collective claims against NHS bodies. Joanne Hughes has deep knowledge of GP claims, and the ‘wonderful’ Nick Citron‘s caseload primarily consists of brain and spinal injuries, and amputations. Claire Christopholus assists NHS trusts and Integrated Care Boards (ICB) with mandates involving mental capacity and deprivation of liberty safeguards.
Testimonials
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- 'Nick Citron is wonderful. Always exceptionally well prepared and has a wonderful rapport with clients.'
- 'Hill Dickinson's clinical negligence team has provided us with top class specialist assistance that consistently exceeds expectation. A friendly, knowledgeable and efficient team that is always on hand, and has time for a talk-through if needed.'
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- CNA Hardy
Work highlights
- Advising an NHS trust on the associated civil claims following the criminal conviction of a neonatal nurse for multiple murders and attempted murders.
- Representing an NHS trust in a group action against the NHS resulting from a data breach.