Amanda Callaghan
Browne Jacobson LLPLeveraging its national network, Browne Jacobson LLP acts for a varied client base which notably includes the Medical Protection Society, Dental Protection Limited, and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. Clinical negligence litigator Amanda Callaghan heads up the Manchester team, and Rachael Mounsey has broad expertise in high-value obstetric claims, in addition to deep knowledge of public law. Nigel Wood and Carena Fullerton joined the group from Hempsons and DAC Beachcroft LLP respectively in December 2023. Wood often acts for medical defence organisations and NHS trusts, with a strong focus on elective ophthalmic treatments, while Fullerton is known for her broad expertise in claims involving serious brain injury and orthopaedic surgery.
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- 'Nigel Wood is a massive addition to the team. He is a titan in the Manchester clinical negligence community.'
- 'Carena Fullerton is an excellent recent addition to the Healthcare Team. She is commercially focused and a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'Nigel Wood gives good succinct advice.'
- 'Good. Promptly answers questions.'
Key clients
- Medical Protection Society
- NHS Resolution
- Dental Protection Limited
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- CNA Hardy
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Essex Partnership University NHS Trust
- University Hospital of Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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Amanda Callaghan