Clyde & Co houses a broad practice known for handling fatal accident inquiries, inquests, and criminal proceedings. Claire Petts (who divides her time between Manchester and London) co-leads the team alongside ‘absolute dynamo’ Vanessa Splaine and Sarah Woodwark. Splaine’s primary areas of expertise include brain and spinal injury cases in both newborns and adults, with a successful record in settling claims by way of periodical payment orders. Woodwark often handles cases concerning cosmetic surgery, oral cancer, and dental procedures. Rachel Barnes is particularly adept at handling clinical claims against nurses, and laser eye surgery cases. Louise Jackson, noted for her work for the Medical Protection Society, is ’tireless, highly intelligent and meticulous‘ in her representation of private clinicians and primary care practitioners.
Testimonials
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- 'Efficient, professional and focused. Communications were always flawless and responses substantive and constructive.'
- 'Louise Jackson handled my case. She is tireless, highly intelligent and meticulous in her dissection of the facts and events and brought a new level of in depth probing and analysis to the claim. She was proactive and thoughtful and revisited many aspects with a renewed vigour and was always approachable and helpful with her questions.'
Key clients
- Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Ltd
- Medical Protection Society